Merit Medical Systems, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2020 - (Recall #: Z-1702-2020)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2020.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

ChloraPrep With Tint, 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation, Non-sterile Solution, 10.5 ml Applicator, Hi-Lite Orange, NDC 054365-400-12, Cat. No. 260715NS, a component of Vein Tray K12T-10167 - Product Usage: For the preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery. Helps to reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: July 9, 2018

Date Posted: April 22, 2020

Recall Number: Z-1702-2020

Event ID: 85171

Reason for Recall:

A nonsterile bulk product designated for further processing in a tray was inadvertently shipped to a customer.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 6 units

Code Information:

Merit lot number J559821

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide distribution in the state of IL. There was no other distribution.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated