Merit Medical Systems, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-1486-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Merit Laureate 0.035" (0.89mm) Hydrophilic Guide Wire, Angled Tip, Standard Shaft, Catalog No. LWSTDA35260EX, 260 cm (102").

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 14, 2014

Date Posted: April 30, 2014

Recall Number: Z-1486-2014

Event ID: 68041

Reason for Recall:

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is voluntarily conducting a recall due to a discrepancy between the carton and unit labeling for the Merit Laureate Hydrophilic 0.035" 260 cm Guide Wire, catalog number LWSTFS35260EX, lot number K556399 (173 units), which has a straight tip and a stiff shaft. Lot K556399 was partially mixed with another lot of Laureate 0.035" 260 cm Guide Wire, catalog number LWSTDA3

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 186

Code Information:

Lot No. K556402, Expires 2016-10

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution: USA Nationwide and China. No military/govt/VA consignees.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated