FDA · Class II · October 7, 2026

Merit Medical Systems recall: Embosphere 500-700 micrometer

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is recalling Embosphere 500-700 micrometer – 104. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration published the recall on October 7, 2026; it began on August 10, 2026. Distributed nationwide.

Serious Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

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Illustration: An FDA laboratory that tests medical devices – not the recalled product. Photo: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, public domain.
ProductEmbosphere 500-700 micrometer
BrandMerit Medical Systems
CompanyMerit Medical Systems, Inc.
TypeMedical devices
ClassificationClass II
Recall dateAugust 10, 2026
Published by FDAOctober 7, 2026
Quantity104
Recall ID99541
As listed by FDA

Recalled products

  1. 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
    FDA recall number
    Z-3305-2026
    Codes, lots and dates
    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,
    Quantity
    104
    Classification
    Class II
Exactly as the agency lists them

Identifiers and details

FDA event ID
99541
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Status
Ongoing
Firm location
South Jordan, UT, United States

Why it was recalled

The reason the FDA lists: “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.”

Where it was sold

Nationwide. Distribution as the FDA records it: “Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, GA and the countries of France, Ireland, Canada, Switzerland.”

What to do

Compare the recall numbers, lot numbers and expiration dates with what you have. Do not stop a prescribed medicine or device without talking to your pharmacist or doctor – they can arrange a replacement from an unaffected lot.

Official notice: FDA Enforcement Report record (event 99541, openFDA) – the same recall numbers can be searched in the FDA Enforcement Report.

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FAQ

About this recall

Is Merit Medical Systems Embosphere 500-700 micrometer recalled?

Yes. Merit Medical Systems, Inc. recalled it on August 10, 2026; FDA published it October 7, 2026 (Class II). Only the lots, dates or models listed on this page are included.

Why was it 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.

What should I do if I have it?

Compare the recall numbers, lot numbers and expiration dates with what you have. Do not stop a prescribed medicine or device without talking to your pharmacist or doctor – they can arrange a replacement from an unaffected lot.

Where was it sold?

Nationwide.

Recalls

More recalls

Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.

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