Class I Recall

DuraMax Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter, REF: H787103028015/A, H787103028025/A, H787103028031/A, H787103028035/A, H7871030

Summary

The FDA issued a Class I for DuraMax Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter, REF: H787103028015/A, H787103028025/A, H7 by Merit Medical Systems, Inc.. Reason: 16F dual-valved splittable sheath introducer due to a design defect, may not split as intended, which may result in hemorrhage, foreign bodies, proced.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-1578-2026

Action Date

2026-04-01

Status

Ongoing

Product Description

DuraMax Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter, REF: H787103028015/A, H787103028025/A, H787103028031/A, H787103028035/A, H787103028041/A, H787103028045/A, H787103028051/A, H787103028055/A, H787103028061/A, H787103028075/A, H787103028085/A, H787103028095/A, H787103028165/A, H787103028181/A, H787103028185/A, H787103028191/A, H787103028195/A, H787103028205/A, H787103028215/A, H787103028225/A, H787103028235/A

Lot/Code Info: REF:UDI-DI/Lot: H787103028015/A:00884450794524/I3049562; H787103028025/A:00884450794531I3309371; H787103028031/A:00884450794548/I2929299, I3072553, I3154760, I3175731, I3178921, I3315957; H787103028035/A:00884450786130/I2910259, I2910261, I2910262, I2980545, I2995795, I3021388, I3076851, I3085062, I3219446, I3219454, I3255314, I3288649, I3334618; H787103028041/A:00884450794555/I2909647, I3115465, I3178909, I3236154; H787103028045/A:00884450786161/I3004072, I3015761, I3044845, I3072554, I3108153, I3176646, I3178918, I3213147, I3219456, I3281054, I3334627; H787103028051/A:00884450794562/I2995730, I3072556, I3213145, I3219455, I3288560, I3302443; H787103028055/A:00884450794579/I3178903); H787103028061/A:00884450794586/I2929300, I2995814, I3072557, I3165105, I3207168, I3236155, I3334619; H787103028075/A:00884450794609/I2995817), I3209313, I3270826; H787103028085/A:00884450794623/I2890956, I3072561, I3108155, I3288562, I3302444; H787103028095/A:00884450794630/I2909667, I2929315, I3021151, I3098576), I3219463, I3288581; H787103028165/A:00884450794647/I3049563; H787103028181/A:00884450794661/I2929317, I3178900, I3208675; H787103028185/A:00884450786178/I2927170, I2929318, I2929319, I3002050, I3015762, I3021450, I3049572, I3085060, I3173615, I3178896, I3195157; H787103028191/A:00884450794678/I2909758; H787103028195/A:00884450786185/I2890957, I2929321, I3021395, I3049573, I3076853, I3124837, I3169030, I3213148, I3236141, I3236161, I3302447, I3343042; H787103028205/A:00884450794692/I2927146, I2995766, I3015801, I3044846, I3144026, I3219464, I3288564, I3302448; H787103028215/A:00884450794708/I3178904; H787103028225/A:00884450794715/I3044836, I3108157, I3236142, I3315958; H787103028235/A:00884450842249/I3178905;

Quantity Affected: 21,591

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.

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

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2026-02-13

Company

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

South Jordan, UT

Context & Analysis

This is a Class I recall. Class I recalls are the most serious — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

This was one of 161 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. has 117 FDA actions in our database, including 95 recalls and 22 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class I recall?

A Class I recall is the most serious type. The FDA has determined there is a reasonable probability that the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Merit Medical Systems, Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Merit Medical Systems, Inc. have FDA actions?

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. has 117 FDA actions in our database, including 95 recalls and 22 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1578-2026" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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