Merit Medical recalls convenience kits containing Jiangsu Shenli Medical syringes K02 models due to leaks and breakage risks that could harm patients.
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 include syringes made by Jiangsu Shenli Medical. These syringes may leak or break, which could pose a health risk to patients during medical procedures.
The syringes may leak or break during use, potentially causing injury or infection to patients. This risk occurs because the syringes are not manufactured to the required safety standards.
Patients using these syringes for medical procedures are at risk. Healthcare providers who use the kits for injections or fluid withdrawal are most affected.
Check for convenience kits with catalog numbers K02-00873A, K02-01105A, or K02-01481A. Look for lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Identify the catalog number and lot numbers on the syringe kit to confirm if it is affected.
Reach out to Merit Medical for guidance on next steps if you have the recalled syringes.
The syringes may leak or break, which could pose a health risk to patients during medical procedures.
Check the product details to confirm if it is affected, then contact Merit Medical for guidance.
Yes, the syringes may leak or break, which could cause injury or infection to patients.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Merit Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2560-2024 — Merit Medical Merit Medical Hello, I own a Merit Medical that is covered by recall Z-2560-2024 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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