| Class 2 Device Recall Merit Medical |  |
Date Initiated by Firm | June 11, 2024 |
Date Posted | August 12, 2024 |
Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
Recall Number | Z-2570-2024 |
Recall Event ID |
94797 |
Product Classification |
Catheter and tip, suction - Product Code JOL
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Product | Various Merit Medical convenience kits that contain recalled Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co. Ltd. syringes:
ReSolve (Catheter and Tip Suction kit), REF: RTT14038MB/A
The ReSolve Thoracostomy Tray is indicated for the percutaneous removal of air and fluid from the pleural space. |
Code Information |
Catalog Number/UDI-DI code/Lot Numbers:
RTT14038MB/A 00884450680100
T2882458
T2775532
T2692992
T2745797
T2823440
T2758669
T2882467
T2855297
T2692990
T2864420
T2762237
T2701080
T2748465
T2872143
T2853478
T2865442
T2560919
T2607047
T2617261
T2933737
T2657108
T2886240
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. 1600 W Merit Pkwy South Jordan UT 84095-2416
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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 2 | 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.
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Quantity in Commerce | 7442 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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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
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