Recalls / —

—#217704

Product

Allwell Inflation Device, for angiographic use REF: IS-30-A

FDA product code

OEQ — Angiography/Angioplasty Kit

Device class

Class 2

Medical specialty

Cardiovascular

Affected lot / code info

UDI: 00884450653500 /Lot: I2559701 I2563344 I2567488 I2578111 I2593681 I2593683 I2603907 I2617788 I2622059 I2628990 I2653159 I2657407 I2853633 I2887859 I2887860 I2892046 I2917191 I2921522 I2927924 I2933535 I2989185 I2989187 I3027377 I3027378 I3037369 I3085686 I3085687 I3103552 I3118248 I3118249 I3154769 I3186052 I3186054 I3186058 I3214004 I3245239 I3245240 I3248078 I3282794

Why it was recalled

Inflation device handle may detach from the syringe during procedure.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process control

Action the firm took

On December 4, 2025 Merit Medical issued a "Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice" to affected consignees via E-Mail. Merit asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Please read and understand the recall notification. 2. Should the handle detach during use and the balloon not completely deflate, pull the handle out of the inflation syringe, disconnect the inflation syringe from the catheter, and use an alternate syringe to generate vacuum and aspirate residual contrast 3. Ensure that applicable personnel within your organization are made aware of this field action. 3. If the product has been further distributed to other facilities, institutions, or manufacturers, please ensure this notice is immediately shared with them. 4. Please fill out, scan, and email the completed Customer Response Form to Customer Service at RESPONSE@merit.com within seven (7) calendar days

Recalling firm

Firm

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

Address

1600 W Merit Pkwy South, Jordan, Utah 84095-2416

Distribution

Distribution pattern

Worldwide - 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, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, St. Thomas , Puerto Rico and the countries of Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Cote d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Republic of Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Mexico, Monaco, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Bolivarian, Republic of Viet Nam.

Timeline

Recall initiated

2025-12-04

Posted by FDA

2026-01-16

Status

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Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #217704. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.