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Z-0750-2021Class II

Product Code: K12T-02871, Revision A, Custom Procedure Kit, Embolization Kit Sterile EO, Rx Only...

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. / initiated 2020-11-10 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. began a recall of Product Code: K12T-02871, Revision A, Custom Procedure Kit, Embolization Kit Sterile EO, Rx Only, (01)00884450339121 For Angiography/angioplasty. The contents... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Angiography/Angioplasty custom kits contain header bags which may not be fully sealed, resulting in a compromised sterile barrier. This could result in exposure to non-sterile devices which may lead to an infection...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0750-2021
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Product
Product Code: K12T-02871, Revision A, Custom Procedure Kit, Embolization Kit Sterile EO, Rx Only, (01)00884450339121 For Angiography/angioplasty. The contents of the kit include surgical drapes, towels, medicine cups, needles, various bowls, pen and label sets (PAL), scalpel, several syringes, table covers, stopcocks, inflation device, and gauze
Product code
OEQ Angiography/Angioplasty Kit
Reason for recall
Angiography/Angioplasty custom kits contain header bags which may not be fully sealed, resulting in a compromised sterile barrier. This could result in exposure to non-sterile devices which may lead to an infection requiring medical treatment.
Root cause tag
packaging
FDA root cause
Packaging process control
Action
On November 10, 2020, Merit Medical sent a "Urgent Product Recall Notice to affected consignees via FedEx mail In addition, to informing consignees about the recall issue, the firm ask consignees to take the following actions: 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 Customer Service at [email protected] within 10 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. 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.
Quantity in commerce
42 kits
Distribution
US distribution to: KY, RI, and MD
Product codes and lots
(01)00884450339121  Lot # T1888031.

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0750-2021
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0749-2021Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0750-2021Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0751-2021Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated