FDAClass IINovember 25, 2020

Merit Medical Cultura Collection and Transport System recall

Merit Medical Cultura Collection and Transport System, Ref CFTS100, Single Use, IVD, for the following unit counts: 1 Unit - (01)00884450492123, 50…

Why was Merit Medical Cultura Collection and Transport System recalled?

The flocked tip of the 100mm swab may break off in the nasophyaryngeal cavity during sample collection. This could result in soft tissue injury of the nasophyaryngeal cavity or a delay in treatment.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

All Lots distributed prior to August 28, 2020. 1 Unit - (01)00884450492123, 50 Units - (01)10884450492120, 200 units - (01)20884450492127

Product
Merit Medical Cultura Collection and Transport System, Ref CFTS100, Single Use, IVD, for the following unit counts: 1 Unit - (01)00884450492123, 50…
Recalling firm
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Quantity
159,396 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide, Australia, Canada, Colombia, Ghana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Panama, Qatar, Trinidad and Tobago.
Recall date
November 25, 2020
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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