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Recall Z-0521-2010 ยท KGZ Accessories, Catheter

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

Merit Medical GmbH, Unomedical Ltd., Catheter Fixation Device StayFIX Fixation Device for Percutaneous Catheters Used to secure catheters in place without the use of sutures, reducing the exposure of sharps and sharp-related accidents.

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.
Quantity5 fixation devices
DistributionUS (AL, LA, MO, KY, TN, GA). No military, government or foreign distribution.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

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