Class 2 Device Recall Prelude SNAP splittable Sheath Introducer

• Date Initiated by Firm: June 30, 2021
• Create Date: August 10, 2021
• Recall Status: Terminated on February 24, 2023
• Recall Number: Z-2238-2021
• Recall Event ID: 88315
• 510(K)Number: K143255
• Product Classification: Introducer, catheter - Product Code DYB
• Product: Prelude SNAP Splittable Sheath Introducer, REF: PLSX -1010, size 10F, Standard Length: 13 cm, CE0344, STERILE EO, Rx Only, (01) 00884450489611. For the introduction of various types of pacing leads and catheters to the heart and coronary venous system.
• Code Information: Lot #I2067768
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.; 1600 W Merit Pkwy; South Jordan UT 84095-2416
• For Additional Information Contact: Mr. Cory Marsh; 801-316-3690
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: There is a potential that 7F sheaths are packaged as 10F sheaths.
• FDA Determined Cause: Packaging process control
• Action: On June 30, 2021, Merit Medical issued an "Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice" to affected consignees via FedEx overnight. In addition, to informing consignees about the recall, the firm ask consignees to take the following action: 1. Please immediately determine if any of the devices identified in the attached Customer Response Form (CRF) are within your facility, quarantine them, and discontinue use and distribution. 2. Ensure that applicable personnel within your organization are made aware of this field action. 3. If the product has been further distributed to other facilities, institutions, or manufacturers, please ensure this notice is immediately shared with them and note the quantity distributed on the CRF. Additional distribution details may be required by health authorities. 4. Please fill out, scan and email the completed Customer Response Form to Merit Customer Service at response@merit.com within 10 business days. All affected product shipped to you must be accounted for on the CRF. 5. Please immediately return all affected lots in your possession to Merit, per the instructions in the attached CRF. 6. Adverse events experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDAs MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online at www.fda.gov/medwatch or by phone at 1-800-332-1088. 7. If you have any questions concerning this communication, please dont hesitate to contact your Merit Sales Representative or Merit Customer Service at (801) 208-4381 | Hours: 6 am to 6 pm MDT | Mon-Fri.
• Quantity in Commerce: 760 units
• Distribution: US:AL,AR,CA,CO,DE,FL,GA,HI,IA,IL,KY,MA,MD,ME,MI,MN,NC,NE,NJ,NV,NY,OH,OR,PA,RI,TX,VA,VT, WI OUS: Norway
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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² Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
³ For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.

• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = DYB