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Class IIOngoingZ-1641-2025

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. recalls Merit Medical

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.South Jordan, UT, United StatesReported Apr 30, 2025 · 1 year ago
Legal News Analyst ·

Reason for recall

Update to IFU to provide additional information related to risk with device over-rotation and multiple deployment of fasteners.

Affected product

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Affected products & lots

  • Merit Medical , REF: R2275, EsophyX Z+ with SerosaFuse Implantable Fasteners, (1) Fastener Delivery Device, (2) 7.5mm Cartridges, STERILEEO,RxOnly
    UDI 00810275014011
    Affected lot
    00810275014011

What the firm is doing

On March 14, 2025, Merit Medical issued a "Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice via E-Mail, followed by mail to affected consignees. Merit asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Read and understand this communication and the updated IFU referenced in the attached poster. 2. There is no need to return product to Merit. 3. Post the attached poster on or near the affected products so users are aware of the updated IFU. 4. Discard the current IFU with the product at point of use. 5. Ensure that applicable personnel within your organization are made aware of this communication. 6. If the product has been further distributed to other facilities, institutions, or manufacturers, please ensure this notice is immediately shared with them. 7. If you require paper IFUs, please contact RESPONSE@merit.com. 8. Please acknowledging you are aware of the information communicated and have completed the actions required of you. 9. If you require additional product training regarding the IFU updates, please contact your Merit Sales Representative to schedule.

DistributionShow details

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and the countries of Brazil, Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates.

Class IIWhat this means

Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Sources & references

Taylor Coteus
Legal News Analyst

Taylor Coteus is RecallWatch's Legal News Analyst, covering FDA medical-device enforcement and patient-safety litigation. He reviews every recall against the FDA's official openFDA record before it is published and is responsible for corrections and editorial accuracy.

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