FDA recall Z-1263-2021

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. · Class II · device

Product

Heartspan Transseptal Needles, Catalog No. FND-019-02, Lot No. E1913645 consisting of an outer needle cannula and an inner stylet. The needle is comprised of flexible thin walled tubing with an ergonomic hub and stopcock attached to the proximal end. The stylet consists of a solid wire that when inserted in the needle protrudes beyond the distal tip of the cannula.

Reason for recall

The labeled needle tip curvature of specific lots of transseptal needles may not match the actual needle tip curvature. In the event that the incorrect needle is unknowingly used, an unintended anatomy puncture may occur, which is likely to require medical intervention.

Distribution

U.S. Consignees: VA, NE, Washington DC, MI, NY, KY, CA, TX, MD, AL, GA, UT, LA, CA, CT, PA, WA, MT and NJ. No government consignees. Also distributed OUS.

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2021-01-19
Report date
2021-03-24
Termination date
2022-05-17
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
South Jordan, UT, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1263-2021