Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Embosphere 500-700 micrometer 2 mL Syringe Sterile Steam recall: Microspheres used in embolization of tumors

Recall published 18 days ago

Microspheres used in embolization of tumors, prostatic arteries, arteriovenous malformations, and blood vessels may have holes in packaging that may affect the sterile barrier, which if used could lead to infection.

The hazard: Sterility or particulate concern

The concern here is contamination of a product that bypasses the body’s normal defences, which is why the threshold for recalling it is low.

What the notice says: Microspheres used in embolization of tumors, prostatic arteries, arteriovenous malformations, and blood vessels may have holes in packaging that may affect the sterile barrier, which if used could lead to infection.

Why it matters: The product was made or packaged in conditions that cannot assure sterility, or visible particles were found in it. For anything injected, infused or used in the eye, that is a direct route for contamination into the body.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Watch for fever, chills, pain, redness, swelling or discharge at an injection site, and for a red, painful or suddenly blurred eye after using an eye product. Any of these needs same-day medical attention. Do not wait to see whether it settles, and tell the clinician which product and lot you used so it can be reported against the recall.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-3305-2026
Published
October 7, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
104
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
S420GH/EUA/00884450116715/X3467294-1, S620GH/EUA/00884450109519/X3472987-1, S820GH/CAB/00884450364154/X3472923-A, S1020GH/C/00884450403136/X3482321-5, S1020GH/EUA/00884450109519/X3482321-1,
UPC codes
00884450116715, 00884450109519, 00884450364154, 00884450403136

Products covered by this recall

Embosphere 500-700 micrometer 2 mL Syringe Sterile Steam, REF: S420GH/EUA, S620GH/EUA; Embosphere 700-900 micrometer 2 mL Syringe Sterile Steam, REF: S820GH/CAB; Embosphere 900-1200 micrometer 2 mL Syringe Sterile Steam, REF: S1020GH/C, S1020GH/EUA

Check your product

The notice names 13 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 00884450116715
  • 00884450109519
  • 00884450364154
  • 00884450403136

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • S420GH
  • EUA
  • S620GH
  • S820GH
  • CAB
  • S1020GH
  • EUA — S420GH
  • 00884450116715

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 2 mL

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Sterility

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. — The concern here is contamination of a product that bypasses the body’s normal defences, which is why the threshold for recalling it is low.

  1. Stop using the affected lot and check the lot number on your own carton or vial against the codes listed above.
  2. Do not use a vial or syringe with visible particles, cloudiness or discolouration, whether or not it is on the recall list.
  3. Call your prescriber or pharmacy today about a replacement from an unaffected lot — do not simply skip doses of a medicine you depend on.
  4. If you are a clinic or pharmacy, quarantine the stock and work it through your usual recall log.

Getting a replacement supply

Do not let a refund question interrupt your treatment. Deal with the supply first and the money second.

  • Call the pharmacy before you run low. They can see which lot they dispensed to you and will usually swap it the same day.
  • Insurers do not normally count a recall replacement against a refill limit. If one is refused, ask the pharmacist to call it through as a recall override.
  • Over-the-counter products are refunded at the till like any other purchase; the recall notice on your phone is enough to explain the return.
  • If the manufacturer runs a direct reimbursement form, it will be linked from the official notice on this page.

Company contact: Merit Medical Systems, Inc. — 1600 W Merit Pkwy, South Jordan, UT, 84095-2416

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Merit Medical Systems, Inc. medical devices recalled?

Microspheres used in embolization of tumors, prostatic arteries, arteriovenous malformations, and blood vessels may have holes in packaging that may affect the sterile barrier, which if used could lead to infection. Microspheres used in embolization of tumors, prostatic arteries, arteriovenous malformations, and blood vessels may have holes in packaging that may affect the sterile barrier, which if used could lead to infection.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 00884450116715, 00884450109519, 00884450364154; model number S420GH, EUA, S620GH. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop using the affected lot and check the lot number on your own carton or vial against the codes listed above.

Can I get my money back?

Call the pharmacy before you run low. They can see which lot they dispensed to you and will usually swap it the same day.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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