Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Connection Tube label reading in part: CONNECTING TUBE 12" STERILE K10-04129, CATALOG NUMBER K10-04129 Connection tubing can be used with any drainage catheter and drainage bag Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Connection Tube label reading in part: CONNECTING TUBE 12" STERILE K10-04129, CATALOG NUMBER K10-04129 Connection tubing can be used with any drainage catheter and drainage bag
Brand
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #: F709636
Products Sold
Lot #: F709636
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is recalling Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Connection Tube label reading in part: CONNECTING TUBE 12" STERILE K10- due to Potential sterility breach caused by excessive shipment damage.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Potential sterility breach caused by excessive shipment damage.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Merit Medical Customers were contacted directly by phone and letter on 9/29/09. Customers were instructed to identify and quarantine all unused affected product. Further information was available at 801-208-4365.
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AL, GA, KY, LA, MO, OR, TN
Page updated: Jan 10, 2026