Splashwire Hydrophilic Guide Wire
Merit Medical is recalling various Splashwire Hydrophilic Guide Wire models due to unsealed pouches that may compromise device sterility.
Healthcare facilities should immediately inspect their inventory for the affected guide wires and discontinue use of any units with compromised or unsealed packaging.
Why it was recalled
Merit Medical Systems is recalling various Splashwire Hydrophilic Guide Wire models due to unsealed portions of the product pouches, which may compromise the sterility of the device.
Is mine affected?
Check the model, lot, or serial number on the device or its packaging. Yours is affected if it matches one below.
Splashwire Hydrophilic Guide Wire: REF: MSWSTDA35150 UDI-DI codes: 00884450529645 00884450529669 00884450529690 REF: MSWSTDA35180 UDI-DI codes: 00884450529645 00884450529669 REF: MSWSTDA35260EX UDI-DI code: 00884450529683 REF: MSWSTDA3580 UDI-DI codes: 00884450529645 00884450529690 00884450529744 REF: MSWSTDS35150 UDI-DI codes: 00884450529690 00884450529744 REF: MSWSTFA35260EX UDI-DI code: 00884450529447 REF: MSWSTFA3580 UDI-DI code: 00884450529515 REF
- UPC
- 00884450529645, 00884450529669, 00884450529690, 00884450529645, 00884450529669, 00884450529683, 00884450529645, 00884450529690, 00884450529744, 00884450529690, 00884450529744, 00884450529447, 00884450529515, 00884450529553
- Recall #
- Z-2517-2026
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Official source
Other recent recalls from Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Editorial summary by Recall Canary · last updated 2026-06-19 · primary source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification