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ProGuide recallZ-1576-2026 · Merit Medical Systems, Inc. · initiated Feb 13, 2026

Open, Classified

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Merit Medical Systems, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

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 root cause category: Process control

What the company is doing

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 [email protected] If you have any questions concerning this communication, contact the firm's Customer Service via email at [email protected] 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.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1576-2026
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Feb 13, 2026
Posted by the FDA
Mar 26, 2026
Recalling firm
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Quantity
131
Product code
MSD
FDA submissions
K090148
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, Belize, Hong Kong, Mexico, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Germany, Sweden, Ireland, Poland, Latvia, Italy, South Africa, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Peru, Argentina, Qatar, Greece, Georgia, United Kingdom, Brunei Darussalam, Ecuador, Panama, Netherlands, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of, Costa Rica, Viet Nam, Cayman Islands, Iran, Islamic Republic of, Australia, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Bolivia, Plurinational State of, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan

Product description

ProGuide Chronic Dialysis Catheters, REF: DC01455550/C, DC21452419/C, DC21452419-NE5/C, DC21452823-NE5/C, DC21454035/C, DC21455550/C

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

REF:UDI-DI/Lot(Expiration): DC01455550/C:00884450697870/H2600169; DC21452419/C:00884450697900/H2659228: DC21452419-NE5/C:00884450697894/H3249278): DC21452823/C:00884450697924/H2600164, H2628890; DC21452823-NE5/C:00884450697917/H2990807: DC21453227/C:00884450697948/H2630602; DC21454035/C:00884450697962/H2628887: DC21455550/C:00884450697979/H2630553, H2659229

Devices named in this recall

7 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Product lines

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 98464).

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