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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Merit Medical Cultura Collection and Transport System, Ref CFTS100, Single Use, IVD, for the following unit counts: 1 Unit - (01)00884450492123, 50 Units - (01)10884450492120, 200 units - (01)20884450492127

Reported: November 25, 2020 Initiated: September 16, 2020 #Z-0455-2021

Product Description

Merit Medical Cultura Collection and Transport System, Ref CFTS100, Single Use, IVD, for the following unit counts: 1 Unit - (01)00884450492123, 50 Units - (01)10884450492120, 200 units - (01)20884450492127

Reason for Recall

The flocked tip of the 100mm swab may break off in the nasophyaryngeal cavity during sample collection. This could result in soft tissue injury of the nasophyaryngeal cavity or a delay in treatment.

Details

Units Affected
159,396 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide, Australia, Canada, Colombia, Ghana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Panama, Qatar, Trinidad and Tobago.
Location
South Jordan, UT

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Merit Medical Cultura Collection and Transport System, Ref CFTS100, Single Use, IVD, for the following unit counts: 1 Unit - (01)00884450492123, 50 Units - (01)10884450492120, 200 units - (01)20884450492127. Recalled by Merit Medical Systems, Inc.. Units affected: 159,396 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The flocked tip of the 100mm swab may break off in the nasophyaryngeal cavity during sample collection. This could result in soft tissue injury of the nasophyaryngeal cavity or a delay in treatment.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 25, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0455-2021.