Merit Medical Systems, Inc.: Angiography/angioplasty Kit

Recall Summary Merit Medical Systems is recalling the Philips Bridge Prep Kit, a medical device used in angiography and angioplasty procedures, because the catheter may experience resistance when being advanced over a guidewire. The product was distributed nationwide across all U.S. states and the District of Columbia. This is a Class II recall, meaning the device could cause serious health consequences but is unlikely to cause death.

Recalling firm
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Product
Philips Bridge Prep Kit REF: K12-09098B Sterile EO, Rx ONLY
Reason
catheter may experience resistance when being advanced over the guidewire
Classification
Class II
Category
medical device recall
Country
United States
Agency
FDA-DEVICES
Recall date
2026-04-02
Status
Open, Classified
Areas affected
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, ...
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the state of CO.

Official recall notice from FDA-DEVICES

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