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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-0949-2017

PreludeEASE Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer Dilator The Merit PreludeEASE Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer is intended to provide access and facilitate the percutaneous introduction of various devices into veins and/or arteries, including but not limited to the radial artery, while maintaining hemostasis for a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The access needle with inner metal needle and outer plastic cannula is used to gain access to the vein or artery for placement of guide wires

Published January 11, 2017 · Recall initiated: December 1, 2016

Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.

What's the hazard

Recalling dilators included with the 6F PreludeEASE Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer because the dilator tips were manufactured with an undersized inner diameter and therefore will not allow passage of an 0.021 (0.53 mm) guide wire.

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter

Recall details

Manufacturer
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Distributor
Nationwide Distribution
Lot
Lots: H1014678, H1039272, H1029150, H1039269, H1029151
Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
device
Country
United States

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