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Fountain Infusion System, 4F, REF IS4-90-50, Sterile, Merit Medical Systems, Inc., South Jordan, Utah 84095. Continuous

FDA device recall Z-2107-2008 · posted 2008-09-11 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Reason for recall
Catheters were packaged with occluding wires that were too long for the catheter. Potential for wire to not occlude the catheter appropriately, allowing the wire to exit the tip of the catheter further than intended, posing a potential risk of physical damage to the patient.
Action taken
Merit's six sales reps for the six hospital consignees were notified by letter on 05/14/2008. They were instructed to contact the hospitals and have them immediately quarantine any affected product for return to Merit. If you have any questions please contact Jackie Preece, Customer Service at 1-201-253-1600.
Root cause
Packaging process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
KRA
Quantity affected
15 units
Distribution
Class II Recall - Nationwide Distribution --- including states of MA, NV, NY, PA, and SC.
Date initiated
2008-05-14
Date posted
2008-09-11
Date terminated
2010-03-08
Location
South Jordan, UT

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