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Merit Medical , REF: R2275, EsophyX Z+ with SerosaFuse Implantable Fasteners, (1) Fastener Delivery Device, (2) 7.5mm Cartridges, STERILEEO,RxOnly

FDA Recall Z-1641-2025 · Posted 2025-04-21

Recalling FirmMerit Medical Systems, Inc.
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeODE
Date Initiated2025-03-14
Product Quantity7453 units

Reason for Recall

Update to IFU to provide additional information related to risk with device over-rotation and multiple deployment of fasteners.

Firm Action

On March 14, 2025, Merit Medical issued a "Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice via E-Mail, followed by mail to affected consignees. Merit asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Read and understand this communication and the updated IFU referenced in the attached poster. 2. There is no need to return product to Merit. 3. Post the attached poster on or near the affected products so users are aware of the updated IFU. 4. Discard the current IFU with the product at point of use. 5. Ensure that applicable personnel within your organization are made aware of this communication. 6. If the product has been further distributed to other facilities, institutions, or manufacturers, please ensure this notice is immediately shared with them. 7. If you require paper IFUs, please contact [email protected]. 8. Please acknowledging you are aware of the information communicated and have completed the actions required of you. 9. If you require additional product training regarding the IFU updates, please contact your Merit Sales Representative to schedule.

Root Cause

Under Investigation by firm

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and the countries of Brazil, Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

K240879EsophyX Z+ Device with SerosaFuse Fasteners and AccessoriesEndogastric Solutions, Inc. · 2024-04-26

Official Source

View FDA Recall →

Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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