FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#30461

Product

UHF Grollman Pigtail Long Tip Non-wirebraid, 7FG, 110 cm, Angiographic Catheter, Sterile, Merit Medical.

FDA product code
DQOCatheter, Intravascular, Diagnostic
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Cardiovascular
510(k) numbers
K943739
Affected lot / code info
Catalog Number 5614-A0, Lot G260778

Why it was recalled

Angiographic catheter tips may separate during use.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

All 7 consignees were contacted by their sales representatives on 11/5-7/2003.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
FL, MI, NY, PA, TN, TX. No foreign, government, or military distribution.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2003-11-05
Posted by FDA
2003-11-27
Terminated
2003-12-01
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #30461. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.