Merit Medical recalls Cultura Collection and Transport System swabs due to risk of soft tissue injury from broken swab tips during sample collection. Affected units sold before August 28, 2020.
The flocked tip of the 100mm swab may break off in the nasophyaryngeal cavity during sample collection. This could result in soft tissue injury of the nasophyaryngeal cavity or a delay in treatment.
Merit Medical is recalling their Cultura Collection and Transport System swabs because the swab tips might break off in the nasal passage during use, potentially causing injury or delaying treatment. This affects specific units sold before August 28, 2020.
The flocked tip of the swab can break off inside the nasal passage during sample collection. This may cause soft tissue injury or delay treatment if the broken tip is not properly handled.
Healthcare workers using the swabs for sample collection are most at risk. Patients receiving nasal swab tests may also be affected if they use the recalled product.
Check for the product code: VCTS100. Affected units were sold before August 28, 2020 with specific serial numbers: 1 unit (01)00884450499917, 50 units (01)10884450499914, or 200 units (01)20884450499911.
Verify if your swabs have the serial numbers listed: 1 unit (01)00884450499917, 50 units (01)10884450499914, or 200 units (01)20884450499911.
The flocked tip may break off in the nasal passage during sample collection, potentially causing soft tissue injury or delaying treatment.
Check if your swabs have the specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice. If they do, stop using them immediately and contact Merit Medical for instructions.
Yes, patients using the recalled swabs could experience soft tissue injury or treatment delays if the swab tip breaks off during collection.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Merit Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0456-2021 — Merit Medical Merit Medical Hello, I own a Merit Medical that is covered by recall Z-0456-2021 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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