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Merit Medical Systems, Inc.: Prelude IDEAL 4 F Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer, REF: PID4F16021PW/D

Recall number
Z-1434-2025
Recalling firm
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Product
Prelude IDEAL 4 F Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer, REF: PID4F16021PW/D
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
2025-01-27
Posted
2025-03-24
Terminated
not on file
Reason
Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer labeled for 4F dilators may instead incorrectly contain 5F dilators. Incorrect dilator use may result in procedure delay.
Root cause
Packaging process control
Action
On 1/27/2025, recall notices were sent to customers asking them to do the following: 1) Quarantine, and discontinue use and distribution of affected devices. 2) Return all affected lots in your possession to the recalling firm. 3) Ensure that applicable personnel within your organization are made aware of this field action. 4) If the product has been further distributed to other facilities, institutions, or manufacturers, please ensure this notice is immediately shared with them and note the quantity distributed on the CRF. Questions can be directed to Customer Service via email at RESPONSE@merit.com or via phone at +1 800 356 3748, Hours: 6 am to 6 pm MST, Mon-Fri.
Quantity
40
Distribution
International distribution to the country of Japan.
Lot, serial or model codes
UDI-DI: 00884450693919. Lot: H3082668. Expiration: 14-Nov-24
510(k) numbers
["K173750"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
DYB
Firm FEI
1721504
Firm city
South Jordan
Firm state
UT
Firm country
not on file

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File
device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
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b87518bfe2e8
Size
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Published
2026-09-28
Read
2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z
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