FDA-Device2026-01-28Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Merit Medical Custom Inflation Kit recalled for detachable handle during medical procedures
OTHERNationwide distribution
Stop using Merit Medical inflation kits
Merit Medical Systems is recalling multiple Custom Inflation Kit models because the handle may detach from the syringe during use. This could interrupt a medical procedure. No injuries have been reported so far.
- Stop using affected Custom Inflation Kits immediately if you have one
- Check your kit's reference number and lot number against the recall list
- Contact Merit Medical Systems or your healthcare provider for a replacement or instructions
- Report any handle detachment or injuries to the FDA's MedWatch program
Hazard
Inflation device handle may detach from the syringe during procedure.
Sold states
Worldwide - 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, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, St. Thomas , Puerto Rico and the countries of Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Cote d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Republic of Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Mexico, Monaco, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Bolivarian, Republic of Viet Nam.
Affected count
18,897 units
Manufactured in
1600 W Merit Pkwy, South Jordan, UT, United States
Products
Merit Medical , Custom Inflation Kit REF: K05-00761F K05-01717B K05-02080D K05-02090C K05-02221 K05-02338 K05-02470 K05-02954 K05-03094A K05T-00380C K05T-01674B K05T-01863 K05T-01915 K05T-01920F K05T-01955 K05T-02138 K05T-02138A K05T-02272G K05T-02272H K05T-02533 K05T-03153 K05T-03201
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1126-2026More Merit Medical Systems, Inc. recalls
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