Various Merit Medical convenience kits that contain recalled Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co. Ltd. syringes: K08-PI (Custom Fluid Management Kit), REF: K08-02042 K08-02948 K08-03026 K08-03119 An intravascular administration set is a device used to administer fluids from a container to a patient's vascular system through a needle or catheter inserted into a vein.
- Company
- Merit Medical Systems, Inc
- Recall Initiated
- June 11, 2024
- Posted
- August 12, 2024
- Recall Number
- Z-2563-2024
- Quantity
- 3,694 kits
- Firm Location
- Jordan, UT
Reason for Recall
Medical convenience kits contain plastic syringes affected by the FDA Safety Alert issued on March 19, 2024. Leaks, breakage, and/ other quality issues have been identified that may pose a risk to patient health.
Distribution
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, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY.
Lot / Code Info
Catalog Number: K08-02042 UDI-DI code: 00884450179994 Lot Numbers: H2791360 H2825591 H2832445 H2855331 H2874529 H2897347 Catalog Number: K08-02948 UDI-DI code: 00884450250846 Lot Numbers: H2409549 H2421264 H2454187 H2471302 H2555399 H2560081 H2590001 H2608380 H2616367 H2641745 H2689450 H2718414 H2778302 H2824898 H2835712 H2849743 H2866799 H2875231 H2880035 Catalog Number: K08-03026 UDI-DI code: 00884450280416 Lot Numbers: H2414033 H2437895 H2474035 H2489683 H2518365 H2583262 H2584710 H2596210 H2836476 H2864917 H2881380 H2906069 H2912967 Catalog Number: K08-03119 UDI-DI code: 00884450333716 Lot Numbers: H2424087 H2465222 H2500943 H2519412 H2519413 H2708309 H2744000 H2806045 H2837641 H2846068 H2865870 H2872906 H2879960 H2912192
Root Cause
No Marketing Application
Action Taken
On 06/11/2024, the firm sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE" Letter to customers informing them that specific Merit Medical convenience kits contain plastic syringes manufactured by Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co. Ltd. These syringes lack the appropriate/sufficient FDA market authorization. In addition, Merit Medical posted the Urgent Medical Device Recall letter and complete list of affected products/kits on their website at https://www.merit.com/products/documents/product-notices/. Customer are instructed to: 1. Immediately determine if any of the products identified in the attached Customer Response Form (CRF) are within their facility, quarantine them, and discontinue use and distribution. 2. Ensure that appropriate personnel within their organization are made aware of this field action. 3. If the product has been further distributed to other facilities, institutions, or manufacturers, ensure this notice is immediately shared with them. Additional distribution details may be required by health authorities. 4. Follow the attached instructions for placing the recall labels on the products containing Jiangsu Shenli syringes, which inform the users to not use the affected syringes. If additional recall labels are needed, contact Customer Service at (801) 208-4381. Product may be returned to inventory once properly over-labeled. 5.At the point of use, the Jiangsu Shenli syringes are to be discarded. Photographs of Jiangsu Shenli syringes are enclosed to assist in identification. 6.Post this URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE and Jiangsu Shenli Syringe photographs on or near the affected products. 7.If replacement syringes are needed, contact Customer Service at (801) 208-4381 for recommended syringe suppliers. For questions contact Merit Sales Representative or Merit Customer Service at 801-208-4381, Hours: 6 am to 6 pm MST Mon.-Fri.