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FDA Devices recall · Reported July 3, 2024

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

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…

Recall #
Z-2218-2024
Affected scope
52,410 (updated 06/14/2024)
Initiated
May 22, 2024
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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….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
July 3, 2024
reported

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.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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.

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Product description

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.

Reason for recall

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
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.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Merit Medical Systems, Inc.. Units affected: 52,410 (updated 06/14/2024).
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 3, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2218-2024.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
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, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV. The countries of Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Island, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Hong Kong, Republic of Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, South Africa, and Uruguay..
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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