Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported July 3, 2024
Due to older version of Instruction for Use (IFU) instructing to ensure that the value and the sheath are tightly connected before use. This may cause users to over-tightening th…
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. recalled Prelude Roadster Guide Sheath REF: -PG4F45S -PG4F90S -PG5F45MP -PG5F45R -PG5F45S -P… - a moderate-severity action.
Prelude Roadster Guide Sheath REF: -PG4F45S -PG4F90S -PG5F45MP -PG5F45R -PG5F45S -P… was recalled by Merit Medical Systems, Inc. in July 3, 2024. Reason: Due to older version of Instruction for Use (IFU) instructing to ensure that the value and the sheath are tig…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2218-2024 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Due to older version of Instruction for Use (IFU) instructing to ensure that the value and the sheath are tig….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2218-2024 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2218-2024) was formally reported on July 3, 2024, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 22, 2024. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of South Jordan, UT. Federal records list the affected scope as 52,410 (updated 06/14/2024).
The documented reason for this recall is: Due to older version of Instruction for Use (IFU) instructing to ensure that the value and the sheath are tightly connected before use. This may cause users to over-tightening the luer which may result in the swivel nu… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT. NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR,…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
52,410 (updated 06/14/2024)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Prelude Roadster Guide Sheath REF: -PG4F45S -PG4F90S -PG5F45MP -PG5F45R -PG5F45S -PG5F45S018 -PG5F90MP -PG5F90S -PG5F90S018 -PG6F45HS -PG6F45MP -PG6F45R -PG6F45S -PG6F45S018 -PG6F65MP -PG6F65S -PG6F65SX -PG6F90MP -PG6F90MPX -PG6F90SX -PG6F90SX018 -PG7F45MP -PG7F45MPX -PG7F45RX -PG7F45S -PG7F45SX -PG7F65SX -PG7F90SX -PG8F45MPX -PG8F45S -PG8F45SX -PG8F65SX -PG8F90SX -X9PG700001 The Prelude Guide Sheath Introducer is indicated to be used for the introduction of interventional and diagnostic devices into the peripheral (and coronary) vasculature.
Due to older version of Instruction for Use (IFU) instructing to ensure that the value and the sheath are tightly connected before use. This may cause users to over-tightening the luer which may result in the swivel nut detaching from the HVA body.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-2218-2024 |
| Date reported | July 3, 2024 |
| Date initiated | May 22, 2024 |
| Recalling firm | Merit Medical Systems, Inc. |
| Firm location | South Jordan, UT |
| Affected scope | 52,410 (updated 06/14/2024) |
| Distribution | Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT. NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX,… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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