—#30009

Product

VacLok Syringe. Label reads in part: ''VACLOC SYRINGE 60 ml VACLOF SYRINGE-FIXED MALE LUER ... MERIT MEDICAL''. Sterile if package is unopened or undamaged. Part #VAC160.

FDA product code: FMF — Syringe, Piston
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: General Hospital
510(k) numbers: K994253
Affected lot / code info: Lot # A282003

Why it was recalled

There is a potential for the PETG blister trays to bond together with varying degrees of attachment. The potential for non-sterility exists when the attached trays are seperated by force and holes or cracks are generated in the seperated trays.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

Merit notified sales representatives, domestic and international accounts and dealers immediately by letter dated October 3, 2003. The manufacturer requests that the use of the affected inventory should immediately cease and that on-hand units should be promptly isolated from general inventory for simultaneous inspection by a site representative and a Merit sales representative.

Recalling firm

Firm: Merit Medical Systems, Inc
Address: 1600 Merit Pkwy South, Jordan, Utah 84095-2416

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Distributed nationwide. International distribution includes Canada, Japan, Korea, England and France.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2003-10-01
Posted by FDA: 2003-11-19
Terminated: 2004-02-02
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #30009. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.