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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Various Merit Medical convenience kits that contain recalled Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co. Ltd. syringes: PC (Pericardiocentesis Tray - Fluid drainage tray), REF: PC101/B PC801 PC801/A PC802 PC802/A The Pericardiocentesis Kit is intended to withdraw fluid from the pericardial sac (membrane surrounding the heart) to evaluate the fluid for diagnostic purposes or to remove excess fluid causing compression of the heart.

Reported: August 21, 2024 Initiated: June 11, 2024 #Z-2569-2024

Product Description

Various Merit Medical convenience kits that contain recalled Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co. Ltd. syringes: PC (Pericardiocentesis Tray - Fluid drainage tray), REF: PC101/B PC801 PC801/A PC802 PC802/A The Pericardiocentesis Kit is intended to withdraw fluid from the pericardial sac (membrane surrounding the heart) to evaluate the fluid for diagnostic purposes or to remove excess fluid causing compression of the heart.

Reason for Recall

Medical convenience kits contain plastic syringes affected by the FDA Safety Alert issued on March 19, 2024. Leaks, breakage, and/ other quality issues have been identified that may pose a risk to patient health.

Details

Units Affected
72115 kit
Distribution
U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY.
Location
South Jordan, UT

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Various Merit Medical convenience kits that contain recalled Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co. Ltd. syringes: PC (Pericardiocentesis Tray - Fluid drainage tray), REF: PC101/B PC801 PC801/A PC802 PC802/A The Pericardiocentesis Kit is intended to withdraw fluid from the pericardial sac (membrane surrounding the heart) to evaluate the fluid for diagnostic purposes or to remove excess fluid causing compression of the heart.. Recalled by Merit Medical Systems, Inc.. Units affected: 72115 kit.
Why was this product recalled?
Medical convenience kits contain plastic syringes affected by the FDA Safety Alert issued on March 19, 2024. Leaks, breakage, and/ other quality issues have been identified that may pose a risk to patient health.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 21, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2569-2024.