Medline Industries, Lp: Catheter Introducer Kit

Recall Summary Merit Medical is recalling their 16F Dual-Valved Splittable Sheath Introducer, a dialysis catheter device, because the sheath may not split properly during use. If the sheath fails to split as designed, patients could experience bleeding, blood clots, or damage to blood vessels that would prevent future access for dialysis treatment. This recall affects dialysis catheter devices distributed by Merit Medical.

Recalling firm
Medline Industries, LP
Product
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) STD, INTRO-FLEX INTRODUCER 6F, C, Model Number: I550BF6C; 2) STD, INTRO-FLEX INTRODUCER 9F, C, Model Number: I505BF9C
Reason
The kits containing Huons Lidocaine HCL Injection USP 1% 10mg/ml 5mL Ampules (Lidocaine Ampules)(OEM). A recall notice was issued by Huons Co., Ltd. for Lidocaine Ampules due to quality issues identified during a recent FDA manufacturing inspection of its drug manufacturing site.
Classification
Class II
Category
medical device recall
Country
United States
Agency
FDA-DEVICES
Recall date
2026-05-21
Status
Open, Classified
Areas affected
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, ...
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.

Official recall notice from FDA-DEVICES

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