Merit Medical recalls convenience kits containing syringes from Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co. Ltd. that may leak or break, risking patient health. Affected kits include Safety Paracentesis Procedure Trays with specific model numbers.
Medical convenience kits contain plastic syringes affected by the FDA Safety Alert issued on March 19, 2024. Leaks, breakage, and/ other quality issues have been identified that may pose a risk to patient health.
Merit Medical is recalling convenience kits that contain syringes made by Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co. Ltd. These syringes have been identified as leaking or breaking, which could pose a risk to patient health. Consumers should check if their kit matches the listed model numbers and take action if needed.
The syringes in these kits have been identified by the FDA as having leaks or breakage issues. These problems could lead to patient health risks if the syringes are used improperly or if they fail during procedures.
Healthcare providers and patients who use these convenience kits for fluid drainage procedures are most at risk. The recall applies to specific model numbers of Safety Paracentesis Procedure Trays.
Check if your kit includes the Safety Paracentesis Procedure Tray (SPPT) or TAPS models with the specific model numbers listed in the recall notice. The affected kits were sold with catalog numbers starting with SPPT- or TAPS- followed by specific codes.
Identify your kit's model number by checking the label on the product or the packaging for SPPT- or TAPS- prefixes followed by specific codes.
If your kit matches the listed model numbers, contact Merit Medical directly for further instructions on how to handle the affected syringes.
The FDA identified leaks and breakage issues in syringes made by Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co. Ltd. that could pose a risk to patient health.
Safety Paracentesis Procedure Trays (SPPT) and TAPS models with specific model numbers listed in the recall notice, including those with catalog numbers starting with SPPT- or TAPS- followed by specific codes.
Check your kit's model number against the list provided in the recall notice. If it matches, contact Merit Medical for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Merit Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2576-2024 — Merit Medical Merit Medical Hello, I own a Merit Medical that is covered by recall Z-2576-2024 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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