Z-0139-04

VacLok Syringe. Label reads in part: ''VACLOC SYRINGE 60 ml VACLOF SYRINGE-FIXED MALE LUER ... MERIT...

Name: Z-0139-04 VacLok Syringe. Label reads in part: ''VACLOC SYRINGE 60 ml VACLOF SYRINGE-FIXED MALE LUER ... MERIT...
Creator: Merit Medical Systems, Inc
Published: 2003-10-01
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. / initiated 2003-10-01 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

FDA source

Merit Medical Systems, Inc began a recall of VacLok Syringe. Label reads in part: ''VACLOC SYRINGE 60 ml VACLOF SYRINGE-FIXED MALE LUER ... MERIT MEDICAL''. Sterile if package is unopened or undamaged... on 2003-10-01. The reason FDA records is "There is a potential for the PETG blister trays to bond together with varying degrees of attachment. The potential for non-sterility exists when the attached trays are seperated by force and holes or cracks are...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0139-04
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2003-10-01
Posted: 2003-11-19
Terminated: 2004-02-02
Recalling firm: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Product: VacLok Syringe. Label reads in part: ''VACLOC SYRINGE 60 ml VACLOF SYRINGE-FIXED MALE LUER ... MERIT MEDICAL''. Sterile if package is unopened or undamaged. Part #VAC160.
Product code: FMF Syringe, Piston
Reason for recall: There is a potential for the PETG blister trays to bond together with varying degrees of attachment. The potential for non-sterility exists when the attached trays are seperated by force and holes or cracks are generated in the seperated trays.
Root cause tag: packaging
FDA root cause: Other
Action: Merit notified sales representatives, domestic and international accounts and dealers immediately by letter dated October 3, 2003. The manufacturer requests that the use of the affected inventory should immediately cease and that on-hand units should be promptly isolated from general inventory for simultaneous inspection by a site representative and a Merit sales representative.
Quantity in commerce: 287 units
Distribution: Distributed nationwide. International distribution includes Canada, Japan, Korea, England and France.
Product codes and lots: Lot # A282003

Product code FMF

K994253Class IIVaclok SyringeMerit Medical Systems, Inc. / cleared 2000-01-05

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