Recall Z-1579-2026

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. · initiated February 13, 2026

Class I Open, Classified

Class I – dangerous or defective products that could cause serious health problems or death

Product

BioFlo DuraMax Catheter, REF: H965103028011/A, H965103028021/A, H965103028021/EU, H965103028031/A, H965103028031/EU, H965103028041/A, H965103028041/EU, H965103028051/A, H965103028051/EU, H965103028061/A, H965103028061/EU, H965103028070/A, H965103028070/EU, H965103028080/A, H965103028080/EU, H965103028090/A, H965103028090/EU, H965103028161/A, H965103028181/A, H965103028191/A, H965103028191/EU, H965103028201/A, H965103028211/A, H965103028220/A, H965103028230/A, H965103028240/A, H965103038181/A

Codes / lots: REF:UDI-DI/Lot(Expiration): H965103028011/A:00884450793206/I3105589, I3115469, I3314948, I3343030; H965103028021/A:00884450793213/I2985084, I3235297, I3302100, I3343023; H965103028021/EU:00884450840733/I3254932; H965103028031/A:00884450786215/I2890967, I2909607, I2909610, I2909613, I2922255, I2928443, I2928445, I2973185, I2975817, I2979931, I2979932, I3010126, I3015730, I3015731, I3072562, I3108161, I3115487, I3120008, I3156395, I3161825, I3178917, I3202927, I3236144, I3236147, I3236157, I3236162, I3236164, I3368281; H965103028031/EU:00884450835326/I3219447, I3270828, I3288591; H965103028041/A:00884450786253/I2838431, I2910263, I2910264, I2910265, I2973186, I2975804, I2975805, I2979959, I2979960, I3015758, I3064923, I3064925, I3072563, I3108163, I3120003, I3120006, I3156399, I3165147, I3175748, I3178899, I3208677, I3236145, I3236148, I3236158, I3236163, I3236165, I3312321, I3315961, I3323271, I3347039; H965103028041/EU:00884450835333/I3217180, I3270829, I3302439; H965103028051/A:00884450793220/I2929337, I2997999, I3311219; H965103028051/EU:00884450840740/I3219448, I3270832, I3302440; H965103028061/A:00884450793237/I2920321, I2980492, I3154945, I3254911…

Reason for recall

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.

FDA-determined cause: Process control

Action taken

On 2/13/2026, recall notices were mailed and emailed to customers who were asked to do the following: A picture of the 16F Dual-Valved Splittable Sheath Introducer is attached to help you identify the product. Place this notice and the picture on or near the affected product in your inventory (if applicable). Discontinue the use of the 16F Dual-Valved Splittable Sheath Introducer and destroy the sheath introducer at the point of use. Ensure that applicable personnel within your organization are made aware of this field action. If the product has been further distributed to other facilities, institutions, or manufacturers, ensure this notice is immediately shared with them and note the quantity distributed on the customer response form. Complete and return the customer response form via email to response@merit.com If you have any questions concerning this communication, contact the firm's Customer Service via email at RESPONSE@merit.com or via phone at +1 800 356 3748, Hours: 6 am to 6 pm MST, Mon-Fri. On 4/2/2026, revised notices were mailed to customers that included stickers to be placed on affected devices to ensure awareness of the recall.

Details

Recall number
Z-1579-2026
Initiated
February 13, 2026
Posted by FDA
March 26, 2026
Product code
MSD – Catheter, Hemodialysis, Implanted
Quantity
47,153
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) to states of: TX, LA, OR, NM, MI, FL, CO, CA, GA, NC, AK, NY, PA, WI, NJ, VA, AZ, IN, KY, MO, DE, SC, MT, NE, WV, OH, MA, MN, CT, MD, KS, WA, TN, ID, UT, DC, MS, IL, OK, AL, RI, AR, NV and OUS (International) to countries of : Canada, Spain, United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Jordan, Iraq, France, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Slovakia, Colombia, Saudi Arabia…
Recalling firm
Merit Medical Systems, Inc., South Jordan, UT

Official FDA recall record

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