Recall Z-0517-2010 ยท DYB Introducer, Catheter
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Prelude Short Sheath Introducer REF/CAT No.: PSS-6F-4-018MT Prelude SHORT SHEATH INTRODUCER 21G 6F-SMT 4 cm to provide access and facilitate the percutaneous introduction of various devices into veins and/or arteries.
| Date | Dec 14, 2009 (initiated Sep 29, 2009) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Potential sterility breach caused by excessive shipment damage. |
| Root cause | Other |
| Action | Merit Medical Customers were contacted directly by phone and letter on 9/29/09. Customers were instructed to identify and quarantine all unused affected product. Further information was available at 801-208-4365. |
| Quantity | 4 Sheaths |
| Distribution | US (AL, LA, MO, KY, TN, GA). No military, government or foreign distribution. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K082063 | PRELUDE SHORT SHEATH INTRODUCER Merit Medical Systems, Inc., Oct 15, 2008 |