PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

7F Prelude¿ Short Sheath Introducer. Catalog Numbers: K15-00070, K15-00170, PSS-7F-4-035MT, PSS-7F-4MT. Produc Usage: The Merit Prelude¿ Short Sheath Introducer is intended to provide access and facilitate the percutaneous introduction of various devices into veins and/or arteries while maintaining hemostasis for a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The device can also provide access to a native or synthetic graft used for hemodialysis. The side port of the sheath allows adequ

Reported: April 5, 2017 Initiated: February 16, 2017 #Z-1497-2017

Product Description

7F Prelude¿ Short Sheath Introducer. Catalog Numbers: K15-00070, K15-00170, PSS-7F-4-035MT, PSS-7F-4MT. Produc Usage: The Merit Prelude¿ Short Sheath Introducer is intended to provide access and facilitate the percutaneous introduction of various devices into veins and/or arteries while maintaining hemostasis for a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The device can also provide access to a native or synthetic graft used for hemodialysis. The side port of the sheath allows adequate flow to perform temporary hemodialysis. The device is not indicated for long term vascular or hemodialysis access.

Reason for Recall

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. announces a voluntary field action for sheaths included with the 7F Prelude¿ Short Sheath Introducers because the sheath marker tips may detach during use.

Details

Units Affected
1,265 total
Distribution
Nationwide and other foreign consignees. No Canadian or VA/govt/military consignees.
Location
South Jordan, UT

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
7F Prelude¿ Short Sheath Introducer. Catalog Numbers: K15-00070, K15-00170, PSS-7F-4-035MT, PSS-7F-4MT. Produc Usage: The Merit Prelude¿ Short Sheath Introducer is intended to provide access and facilitate the percutaneous introduction of various devices into veins and/or arteries while maintaining hemostasis for a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The device can also provide access to a native or synthetic graft used for hemodialysis. The side port of the sheath allows adequate flow to perform temporary hemodialysis. The device is not indicated for long term vascular or hemodialysis access.. Recalled by Merit Medical Systems, Inc.. Units affected: 1,265 total.
Why was this product recalled?
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. announces a voluntary field action for sheaths included with the 7F Prelude¿ Short Sheath Introducers because the sheath marker tips may detach during use.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 5, 2017. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1497-2017.