Merit Medical recalls basixTOUCH Inflation Devices with possible small holes in sterile barriers that could expose users to pathogens, leading to infection. Affected units have specific model and lot numbers.
Inflation devices may have a small hole in the sterile barrier of the device and use of affected devices may result in exposure to pathogens/pyrogens which could lead to infection.
Merit Medical is recalling basixTOUCH Inflation Devices that may have a small hole in the sterile barrier. This could expose users to pathogens and cause infection. If you own one of these devices, stop using it immediately and contact Merit Medical for instructions.
The devices may have a small hole in the sterile barrier, allowing pathogens or pyrogens to enter. This exposure could lead to infections, especially in medical settings where devices are used for critical procedures.
Users of basixTOUCH Inflation Devices who have the specific model and lot numbers listed in the recall are affected. Patients using these devices for medical purposes are at the highest risk of infection.
Check the device's model number and lot number on the packaging or label. Affected devices have specific model codes (IN8130/JPC, IN8152/C, etc.) and lot numbers with expiration dates up to May 2027.
Immediately stop using the basixTOUCH Inflation Device if it has the affected model and lot numbers listed in the recall.
Reach out to Merit Medical Systems for instructions on how to return or replace the device.
Affected models include IN8130/JPC, IN8152/C, IN8302/C, IN8352/C, IN8802/C, and IN8130/C with specific lot numbers and expiration dates up to May 2027.
Check the device's model number and lot number on the packaging or label. Affected devices have specific model codes and lot numbers with expiration dates up to May 2027.
Stop using the device immediately and contact Merit Medical Systems for instructions on returning or replacing it.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Merit Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0072-2025 — Merit Medical Merit Medical Hello, I own a Merit Medical that is covered by recall Z-0072-2025 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.
