Merit Medical Systems Inc.
FDA adverse event reports naming Merit Medical Systems Inc. as the device manufacturer, with recall history from the live FDA recall database. Reporter-supplied name as filed: MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC..
- Total reports
- 1,114
- Deaths
- 15
- Injuries
- 429
- Malfunctions
- 670
Reports per year
Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.
Top device categories
- Angiography/Angioplasty KitOEQ248
- Catheter, Intravascular, DiagnosticDQO118
- Catheter, Hemodialysis, ImplantedMSD95
- Introducer, CatheterDYB82
- Catheter, Continuous FlushKRA64
- Prosthesis, Vascular Graft, Of 6mm And Greater DiameterDSY59
- Cardiovascular Procedure KitOEZ59
- Dilator, Vessel, For Percutaneous CatheterizationDRE55
- Instrument, BiopsyKNW50
- Catheter, Peritoneal, Long-Term IndwellingFJS27
Recent recalls
- 2026-06-18Open, ClassifiedProcess design
Splashwire Hydrophilic Guide Wire: REF: MSWSTDA35150 UDI-DI codes: 00884450529645 00884450529669 00884450529690 REF: MSWSTDA35180 UDI-DI codes: 00884450529645 00884450529669 REF: MSWSTDA35260EX UDI-DI code: 00884450529683 REF: MSWSTDA3580 UDI-DI codes: 00884450529645 00884450529690 00884450529744 REF: MSWSTDS35150 UDI-DI codes: 00884450529690 00884450529744 REF: MSWSTFA35260EX UDI-DI code: 00884450529447 REF: MSWSTFA3580 UDI-DI code: 00884450529515 REF: MSWSTFS35150 UDI-DI code: 00884450529553 The Merit Hydrophilic Guide Wire is intended to be used in the peripheral vascular system to facilitate the placement of devices during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Due to unsealed portions of pouches.
- 2026-04-29Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component
Philips Bridge Prep Kit REF: K12-09098B Sterile EO, Rx ONLY
catheter may experience resistance when being advanced over the guidewire
- 2026-04-29Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component
Philips Bridge Prep Kit REF: K12-09098C Sterile EO, Rx ONLY
catheter may experience resistance when being advanced over the guidewire
- 2026-04-29Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component
Philips Bridge Prep Kit REF: K12-09098C Sterile EO, Rx ONLY
catheter may experience resistance when being advanced over the guidewire
- 2026-03-26Open, ClassifiedProcess control
CentrosFLO Hemodialysis Catheters, REF: CENFP15K/A, CENFP15K/B, CENFP17K/A, CENFP19K/A, CENFP23K/A, CENFP27K/A, CENFP31K/A, CENFT15K, CENFT15K/D, CENFT17K, CENFT17K/A, CENFT17K/D, CENFT19K, CENFT19K/A, CENFT19K/B, CENFT19K/D, CENFT23K, CENFT23K/A, CENFT23K/B, CENFT23K/D, CENFT27K, CENFT27K/A, CENFT27K/B, CENFT27K/D, CENFT31K, CENFT31K/A, CENFT31K/B, CENFT31K/D
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.
- 2026-03-26Open, ClassifiedProcess control
ProGuide Chronic Dialysis Catheters, REF: DC01455550/C, DC21452419/C, DC21452419-NE5/C, DC21452823-NE5/C, DC21454035/C, DC21455550/C
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.
- 2026-03-26Open, ClassifiedProcess control
16F Dual Valved Splittable Sheath Introducer (bulk, non-sterile), REF: FCL-174-00/B
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.
- 2026-03-26Open, ClassifiedProcess control
DuraMax Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter, REF: H787103028015/A, H787103028025/A, H787103028031/A, H787103028035/A, H787103028041/A, H787103028045/A, H787103028051/A, H787103028055/A, H787103028061/A, H787103028075/A, H787103028085/A, H787103028095/A, H787103028165/A, H787103028181/A, H787103028185/A, H787103028191/A, H787103028195/A, H787103028205/A, H787103028215/A, H787103028225/A, H787103028235/A
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.
- 2026-03-26Open, ClassifiedProcess control
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
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.
- 2026-01-16Open, ClassifiedProcess control
Merit Medical Inflation Device.basixCOMPAK.30 atm/bar.20 mL Reference Numbers: ENDO-AN2030/B IN4130/CNK IN4130/H IN4130/JPH IN4130/K IN4130/KRK IN4130/L IN4130/T IN4230/JPH IN4230/K IN4330/CNK IN4330/K IN4352/K IN4430/K IN4530/CNK IN4530/K IN4530/T IN4802/K IN4802/T IN4852/K IN4901/A IN4902/A IN4903/A IN4904/A IN4905/A IN4906/A IN4907/A IN4908 IN4909 IN4910 IN4911/A IN4912 IN4913/A IN4914/A IN4915 IN4916/A IN4917/A IN4918/A IN4919/A
Inflation device handle may detach from the syringe during procedure.
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