FDA Device

Prelude Short Sheath Introducer, Carolina Kidney and Endocrine - Declot tray, K12T-02693, Merit Medical Systems, Inc., South Jordan, Utah 84095. To provide access and facilitate the percutaneous introduction of various devices into veins and/or arteries while maintaining hemostasis for a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This device can also provide access to a native or synthetic graft used for hemodialysis. The side port of the sheath allows adequate flow to perform temporar

Hazard

External tubing may separate during use, allowing blood loss.

What You Should Do

Remedy

All of Merit's US sales representatives and distributors were notified by Prelude Short Sheath Introducer - Product Recall letter on 4/14/2009. They were instructed to promptly contact their customers. Customers were instructed to isolate, remove from inventory, and return all affected inventory. A Product Retrieval Form was to be returned to Merit. Further information is available at 801-316-4998 or 801-208-4344.

Products

Prelude Short Sheath Introducer, Carolina Kidney and Endocrine - Declot tray, K12T-02693, Merit Medical Systems, Inc., South Jordan, Utah 84095. To provide access and facilitate the percutaneous intr
Brand
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
UPC
Lot number V686326.

Units Affected

9 units