FDAFebruary 13, 2026device

16F Dual Valved Splittable Sheath Introducer (bulk, non-sterile), REF: FCL-174-00/B

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

16F dual-valved splittable sheath introducer due to a design defect, may not split as intended, which may result in hemorrhage, foreign bodies, procedure delay, embolization/thrombosis, impaired catheter function, loss of vessel for future vascular access.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Ongoing

Brands named

merit medical systemsmeritmerit medical

UPCs

00884450522196

Recall history

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