FDA-Device2026-04-01Class IPROCESSING DEFECT
Merit Medical BioFlo DuraMax Catheter recalled for design defect in sheath introducer
OTHERNationwide distribution
Stop using Merit Medical BioFlo DuraMax Catheter
Merit Medical Systems is recalling certain BioFlo DuraMax Catheters because the sheath introducer may not split as designed. This defect could lead to complications during medical procedures, including bleeding, blood clots, or difficulty removing the catheter.
- Stop using affected BioFlo DuraMax Catheter units immediately
- Check if your facility has recalled lot numbers by reviewing the product reference numbers and lot codes provided
- Contact Merit Medical Systems for instructions on returns or replacement units
- Report any adverse events or complications to FDA MedWatch
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
47,153
Manufactured in
1600 W Merit Pkwy, South Jordan, UT, United States
Products
BioFlo DuraMax Catheter, REF: H965103028011/A, H965103028021/A, H965103028021/EU, H965103028031/A, H965103028031/EU, H965103028041/A, H965103028041/EU, H965103028051/A, H965103028051/EU, H965103028061/A, H965103028061/EU, H965103028070/A, H965103028070/EU, H965103028080/A, H965103028080/EU, H965103028090/A, H965103028090/EU, H965103028161/A, H965103028181/A, H965103028191/A, H965103028191/EU, H965103028201/A, H965103028211/A, H965103028220/A, H965103028230/A, H965103028240/A, H965103038181/A
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1579-2026More Merit Medical Systems, Inc. recalls
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