Merit Medical Systems, Inc. recalls Prelude IDEAL 4 F Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer

Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer labeled for 4F dilators may instead incorrectly contain 5F dilators. Incorrect dilator use may result in procedure delay.

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.

• FDA enforcement recordOfficial FDA database entry for Z-1434-2025
• FDA 510(k) clearance · K173750The device's official FDA premarket clearance record
• FDA device classification · DYBOfficial FDA classification for this device type
• CFR regulation · 21 CFR 870.1340The federal regulation governing this device
• FDA recall announcementSearch FDA.gov for the official press announcement
• Find Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Search for the manufacturer's official notice
• News coverageRecent reporting on this recall and manufacturer
• openFDA data recordThe raw JSON record this page is built from

Source: U.S. FDA openFDA device enforcement reports. This summary is informational and may lag or differ from the official record. Always verify against the FDA before acting.