ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0518-2010 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.

DateDec 14, 2009 (initiated Sep 29, 2009)
StatusTerminated
ReasonPotential sterility breach caused by excessive shipment damage.
Root causeOther
ActionMerit 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.
Quantity1 Short Sheath
DistributionUS (AL, LA, MO, KY, TN, GA). No military, government or foreign distribution.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K082063PRELUDE SHORT SHEATH INTRODUCER
Merit Medical Systems, Inc., Oct 15, 2008