FDA-Device2021-03-24Class II
HeartSpan Transseptal Needles Catalog No. FND-019-01, Lot No. E1913644 consisting of an outer needle cannula and an inner stylet. The needle is comprised of flexible thin walled tubing with an ergonomic hub and stopcock attached to the proximal end. The stylet consists of a solid wire that when inserted in the needle protrudes beyond the distal tip of the cannula.
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Hazard
The labeled needle tip curvature of specific lots of transseptal needles may not match the actual needle tip curvature. In the event that the incorrect needle is unknowingly used, an unintended anatomy puncture may occur, which is likely to require medical intervention.
Sold states
U.S. Consignees: VA, NE, Washington DC, MI, NY, KY, CA, TX, MD, AL, GA, UT, LA, CA, CT, PA, WA, MT and NJ. No government consignees. Also distributed OUS.
Affected count
587 Units
Manufactured in
1600 W Merit Pkwy, N/A, South Jordan, UT, United States
Products
HeartSpan Transseptal Needles Catalog No. FND-019-01, Lot No. E1913644 consisting of an outer needle cannula and an inner stylet. The needle is comprised of flexible thin walled tubing with an ergonomic hub and stopcock attached to the proximal end. The stylet consists of a solid wire that when inserted in the needle protrudes beyond the distal tip of the cannula.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1262-2021Don't want to check this manually?
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