Merit Medical Systems, Inc. recalls 10Fore Hemostasis Valve Catalog Number / UDI-DI code: MAPTEN4 / 00884450821305 MAPTE…

Due to a manufacturing issue involving the silicone quad ring where the ring is deformed or otherwise damaged and may cause a foreign body in the fluid pathway.

On 07/23/2025, the firm emailed an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE" to customers informing them that due to a manufacturing defect. Specifically, the o-ring between the y-body and the rotator may be damaged during assembly and a portion of the o-ring may remain loose or detach. Use of the affected product may result in a foreign body in the fluid path. Customer are instructed to: Immediately stop using or distributing the affected lots and return to Merit. 1. Please immediately determine if any of the devices identified in the attached Customer Response Form (CRF) are within your facility, quarantine them, and discontinue use and distribution. 2. 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 and note the quantity distributed on the CRF. Additional distribution details may be required by health authorities. 4. Please fill out, scan and email the completed Customer Response Form to Customer Service at response@merit.com within 10 business days. All affected product shipped to you must be accounted for on the CRF. 5. Please immediately return all affected lots in your possession to Merit, per the instructions in the attached CRF. Any questions concerning this communication, contact your Merit Sales Representative or Merit 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.

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