medical HIGH RISK Updated 2026-04-01

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. recalls ProGuide Chronic Dialysis Catheters, REF: DC01455550/C, DC21

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Recalled Product

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

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Hazard / Issue

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.

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: 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

✅ What Should You Do?

  1. 1Contact your healthcare provider immediately to discuss this recall.
  2. 2Stop using the device if it is safe to do so, and contact your provider.
  3. 3Follow the manufacturer's remedy instructions provided in the recall notice.
  4. 4Report device problems to FDA MedWatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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