Mistique Infusion Catheter, MIC5-45-5-038, Sterile EO, Merit Medical Systems, Inc., South Jordan, Utah 84095 Intended to administer infusions of various therapeutic solutions into the peripheral vasculature of a patient.
FDA Recall Z-0878-2010 · Posted 2010-03-02
Recalling FirmMerit Medical Systems, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeKRA
Date Initiated2010-01-06
Date Terminated2010-09-13
Product Quantity25 units
Reason for Recall
Infusion catheters may become brittle and break during use.
Firm Action
All affected sales reps were notified by phone and a Mistique Infusion Catheter - Product Recall letter on 01/06/2010 and instructed to contact their accounts, inform them of the recall situation, and complete the Recall Notification form with a site representative. Accounts were to immediately cease use of any affected units and to arrange for return to Merit. Recall actions are to be completed by Jan 22, 2010. Questions should be directed to Greg Turner at 801-316-4998 or Liz Pratt at 801-208-4828.
Root Cause
Storage
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including states of AL, CA, IN, LA, MO, MS, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, UT, and VA and countries of India, Japan, Poland, San Marino, and UK.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.