Class 2 Device Recall Merit Medical

• Date Initiated by Firm: June 11, 2024
• Date Posted: August 12, 2024
• Recall Status: Open, Classified
• Recall Number: Z-2557-2024
• Recall Event ID: 94797
• Product Classification: Endoscope introducer kit - Product Code NWU
• Product: Various Merit Medical convenience kits that contain recalled Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co. Ltd. syringes: Rapid Response Waste Management System Kit, REF BRC-BAL-INT-SL/B An endoscope and accessories is a device used to provide access, illumination, and allow observation or manipulation of body cavities, hollow organs, and canals.
• Code Information: Catalog Number / UDI-DI / Lot Numbers: BRC-BAL-INT-SL/B 00884450363102 T2581281 BRC-BAL-INT-SL/B 00884450363102 T2594451 BRC-BAL-INT-SL/B 00884450363102 T2606225 BRC-BAL-INT-SL/B 00884450363102 T2609782 BRC-BAL-INT-SL/B 00884450363102 T2628321 BRC-BAL-INT-SL/B 00884450363102 T2643945 BRC-BAL-INT-SL/B 00884450363102 T2685079 BRC-BAL-INT-SL/B 00884450363102 T2712303 BRC-BAL-INT-SL/B 00884450363102 T2745782 BRC-BAL-INT-SL/B 00884450363102 T2758208 BRC-BAL-INT-SL/B 00884450363102 T2800973 BRC-BAL-INT-SL/B 00884450363102 T2805964 BRC-BAL-INT-SL/B 00884450363102 T2846532 BRC-BAL-INT-SL/B 00884450363102 T2846539 BRC-BAL-INT-SL/B 00884450363102 T2850757 BRC-BAL-INT-SL/B 00884450363102 T2901641
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.; 1600 W Merit Pkwy; South Jordan UT 84095-2416
• For Additional Information Contact: 801-253-1600
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Medical convenience kits contain plastic syringes affected by the FDA Safety Alert issued on March 19, 2024. Leaks, breakage, and/ other quality issues have been identified that may pose a risk to patient health.
• FDA Determined Cause: No Marketing Application
• Action: On 06/11/2024, the firm sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE" Letter to customers informing them that specific Merit Medical convenience kits contain plastic syringes manufactured by Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co. Ltd. These syringes lack the appropriate/sufficient FDA market authorization. In addition, Merit Medical posted the Urgent Medical Device Recall letter and complete list of affected products/kits on their website at https://www.merit.com/products/documents/product-notices/. Customer are instructed to: 1. Immediately determine if any of the products identified in the attached Customer Response Form (CRF) are within their facility, quarantine them, and discontinue use and distribution. 2. Ensure that appropriate personnel within their organization are made aware of this field action. 3. If the product has been further distributed to other facilities, institutions, or manufacturers, ensure this notice is immediately shared with them. Additional distribution details may be required by health authorities. 4. Follow the attached instructions for placing the recall labels on the products containing Jiangsu Shenli syringes, which inform the users to not use the affected syringes. If additional recall labels are needed, contact Customer Service at (801) 208-4381. Product may be returned to inventory once properly over-labeled. 5.At the point of use, the Jiangsu Shenli syringes are to be discarded. Photographs of Jiangsu Shenli syringes are enclosed to assist in identification. 6.Post this URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE and Jiangsu Shenli Syringe photographs on or near the affected products. 7.If replacement syringes are needed, contact Customer Service at (801) 208-4381 for recommended syringe suppliers. For questions contact Merit Sales Representative or Merit Customer Service at 801-208-4381, Hours: 6 am to 6 pm MST Mon.-Fri.
• Quantity in Commerce: 2388 kits
• Distribution: U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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