PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Custom Procedural Trays: Merit's Custom Angio Kits A custom procedural tray is a combination of legally marketed medical devices placed into one container for the convenience of the user and used within the limits of the product's intended uses. Contained within the tray are hand controller sheaths which are intended to enable increased flow control (when compared to hand injection) but with the feel of a hand syringe. It provides more control over the total volume delivered by allowing the p

Reported: July 10, 2013 Initiated: November 21, 2012 #Z-1660-2013

Product Description

Custom Procedural Trays: Merit's Custom Angio Kits A custom procedural tray is a combination of legally marketed medical devices placed into one container for the convenience of the user and used within the limits of the product's intended uses. Contained within the tray are hand controller sheaths which are intended to enable increased flow control (when compared to hand injection) but with the feel of a hand syringe. It provides more control over the total volume delivered by allowing the physician to adjust contrast delivery during the injection and monitor total volume delivered to the patient.

Reason for Recall

Custom Procedural trays contain Medrad Hand Controller Sheaths which were recalled because the seal between the white polyethylene and the clear plastic may be missing on the package resulting in a potential breach of the sterility of this accessory.

Details

Units Affected
134 trays
Distribution
U.S. Military Hospital on base in Landstuhl, Germany
Location
Chester, VA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Custom Procedural Trays: Merit's Custom Angio Kits A custom procedural tray is a combination of legally marketed medical devices placed into one container for the convenience of the user and used within the limits of the product's intended uses. Contained within the tray are hand controller sheaths which are intended to enable increased flow control (when compared to hand injection) but with the feel of a hand syringe. It provides more control over the total volume delivered by allowing the physician to adjust contrast delivery during the injection and monitor total volume delivered to the patient.. Recalled by Merit Medical Systems, Inc.. Units affected: 134 trays.
Why was this product recalled?
Custom Procedural trays contain Medrad Hand Controller Sheaths which were recalled because the seal between the white polyethylene and the clear plastic may be missing on the package resulting in a potential breach of the sterility of this accessory.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 10, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1660-2013.