FDA-Device2026-04-01Class IPROCESSING DEFECT
Merit Medical CentrosFLO Hemodialysis Catheters recalled for sheath splitting defect
OTHERNationwide distribution
Stop using Merit Medical CentrosFLO catheters
Merit Medical Systems is recalling certain CentrosFLO hemodialysis catheters because the introducer sheath may not split properly during placement. This design defect could lead to bleeding, blockages, or difficulty placing the catheter correctly.
- Stop using affected CentrosFLO catheters immediately if you have them
- Check the product reference number and lot number on your catheter package against the recalled list
- Contact your dialysis center or healthcare provider for replacement catheters
- Report any complications from using these catheters to Merit Medical or the FDA
Hazard
16F dual-valved splittable sheath introducer due to a design defect, may not split as intended, which may result in hemorrhage, foreign bodies, procedure delay, embolization/thrombosis, impaired catheter function, loss of vessel for future vascular access.
Sold states
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) to states of: TX, LA, OR, NM, MI, FL, CO, CA, GA, NC, AK, NY, PA, WI, NJ, VA, AZ, IN, KY, MO, DE, SC, MT, NE, WV, OH, MA, MN, CT, MD, KS, WA, TN, ID, UT, DC, MS, IL, OK, AL, RI, AR, NV and OUS (International) to countries of : Canada, Spain, United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Jordan, Iraq, France, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Slovakia, Colombia, Saudi Arabia, Belize, Hong Kong, Mexico, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Germany, Sweden, Ireland, Poland, Latvia, Italy, South Africa, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Peru, Argentina, Qatar, Greece, Georgia, United Kingdom, Brunei Darussalam, Ecuador, Panama, Netherlands, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of, Costa Rica, Viet Nam, Cayman Islands, Iran, Islamic Republic of, Australia, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Bolivia, Plurinational State of, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan
Affected count
35,591
Manufactured in
1600 W Merit Pkwy, South Jordan, UT, United States
Products
CentrosFLO Hemodialysis Catheters, REF: CENFP15K/A, CENFP15K/B, CENFP17K/A, CENFP19K/A, CENFP23K/A, CENFP27K/A, CENFP31K/A, CENFT15K, CENFT15K/D, CENFT17K, CENFT17K/A, CENFT17K/D, CENFT19K, CENFT19K/A, CENFT19K/B, CENFT19K/D, CENFT23K, CENFT23K/A, CENFT23K/B, CENFT23K/D, CENFT27K, CENFT27K/A, CENFT27K/B, CENFT27K/D, CENFT31K, CENFT31K/A, CENFT31K/B, CENFT31K/D
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1575-2026More Merit Medical Systems, Inc. recalls
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