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Ongoing FDAEvent 98637 (5 months ago)

Merit Medical Systems Philips Bridge Prep Kit

Philips Bridge Prep Kit may experience resistance when advanced over a guidewire.

Moderate risk

Using it may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems. Serious harm is unlikely.

FDA Class II recall · How risk is rated

What to do

What happened

Merit Medical Systems, Inc., of South Jordan, Utah, recalled the Philips Bridge Prep Kit because the catheter may experience resistance when being advanced over the guidewire. The company began the recall on April 2, 2026, and the FDA added it to the Enforcement Report on April 29, 2026. The recall involves the Philips Bridge Prep Kit with REF: K12-09098C and REF: K12-09098B, distributed in the state of Colorado.

Summary by Recall Canary from the FDA notice.

What to do

We don't have product-specific instructions for this recall. FDA's general advice for medical device recalls:

  1. A device recall doesn't always mean you must stop using it: it may need to be checked, adjusted or fixed.
  2. Talk to your health care provider before you stop using it.

Is your kit affected?

Compare the details below with your product and check the FDA notice to confirm whether it is affected.

  1. Philips Bridge Prep Kit REF: K12-09098C Sterile EO, Rx ONLY

    UDI-DI
    • 00884450816509
    • 00884450024140
    Lot
    All Lot Numbers/UDI: 00884450024140
  2. Philips Bridge Prep Kit REF: K12-09098B Sterile EO, Rx ONLY

    UDI-DI
    • 00884450771310
    Lot
    All Lot Numbers/UDI: 00884450771310

Details

Company began the recall
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US Nationwide distribution in the state of Colorado.

Event ID
98637
Recall numbers
Z-2002-2026 to Z-2004-2026
Company
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.South Jordan, Utah
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers told by
Letter
  1. Company began the recall

  2. Added to FDA's Enforcement Report · Classified by FDA

  3. Listed on Recall Canary

  4. In FDA's weekly enforcement report

  5. Summary updated

All recalls from Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration