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

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: February 13, 2026 Merit Medical Systems Surgical Instruments Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    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
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
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.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

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

Product Codes/Lot 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

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1576-2026

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