Merit Medical recalls high pressure tubing (HP9720E/C, HP9721E/C) due to risk of air trapping in patient lines. Affected units have specific serial numbers and expiration dates.
High pressure tubing may relax over time causing it to partially separate from the connector resulting in a void that can trap air in the line. Use of the affected product may result in the trapped air being introduced into the patient.
Merit Medical is recalling high pressure tubing that may partially separate over time, creating a void that can trap air in patient lines. This poses a risk of air being introduced into the patient during medical procedures.
The tubing may relax over time, causing it to partially separate from the connector. This creates a void that can trap air in the medical line, which may then be introduced into the patient during procedures.
Healthcare providers using the tubing for medical procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving treatment with the affected tubing could potentially be exposed to trapped air.
Check for the model numbers HP9720E/C or HP9721E/C. Affected units have specific serial numbers and expiration dates listed in the recall notice.
Review the serial numbers and expiration dates listed in the recall notice to confirm if your tubing is affected.
The recall indicates the tubing may partially separate over time, creating a risk of air trapping in patient lines. It is recommended to check if your tubing is affected before use.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so you should check the product details to see if your tubing is affected. If it is, contact Merit Medical for further instructions.
The tubing has specific expiration dates listed in the recall notice, such as 8/16/2028 and 12/10/2027.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Merit Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2293-2025 — Merit Medical Merit Medical Hello, I own a Merit Medical that is covered by recall Z-2293-2025 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
