Merit Medical recalls Splashwire Hydrophilic Guide Wire with unsealed pouches that may cause contamination during medical procedures. Affected units have specific UDI-DI codes and lot numbers. Consumers should contact Merit for details.
Due to unsealed portions of pouches.
Merit Medical is recalling certain Splashwire Hydrophilic Guide Wires due to unsealed pouches that could lead to contamination during medical procedures. This recall affects specific units with listed UDI-DI codes and lot numbers.
The unsealed pouches in the guide wire could allow contaminants to enter the medical device during procedures. This poses a risk of contamination to the patient's vascular system during diagnostic or interventional procedures.
Healthcare professionals using the Splashwire Hydrophilic Guide Wire for vascular procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving these devices during medical treatments may be affected if the unsealed pouches cause contamination.
Check for UDI-DI codes: 00884450529645, 00884450529669, 00884450529690, 00884450529683, 00884450529744, 00884450529515, 00884450529553. Also look for lot numbers like K3410951, K3420005, K3420006, K3420007, K3420106.
Reach out to Merit Medical Systems, Inc. for specific guidance on affected units and next steps.
The unsealed pouches could allow contaminants to enter the medical device during procedures, posing a risk of contamination to the vascular system.
Check for UDI-DI codes: 00884450529645, 00884450529669, 00884450529690, 00884450529683, 00884450529744, 00884450529515, 00884450529553. Also look for lot numbers like K3410951, K3420005, K3420006, K3420007, K3420106.
The recall does not require immediate discontinuation; contact Merit Medical for specific guidance on affected units.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Merit Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2517-2026 — Merit Medical Merit Medical Hello, I own a Merit Medical that is covered by recall Z-2517-2026 from Merit Medical. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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