Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

DFINE Vertebral Assemblies: Hydraulic-Master Syringe Assembly Recalled by Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Due to Vertebral hydraulic assemblies has incorrect expiration date printed...

Date: February 13, 2020
Company: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Merit Medical Systems, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

DFINE Vertebral Assemblies: Hydraulic-Master Syringe Assembly, StabiliT Vertebral Augmentation System, Reference/Catalog number 3427 - Product Usage: is intended for percutaneous delivery of StabiliT ER2 Bone Cement in kyphoplasty procedures in the treatment of pathological fractures of the vertebrae. Painful vertebral compression fractures may result from osteoporosis, benign lesions (hemangioma), and malignant lesions (metastatic cancers, myeloma).

Quantity: 63

Why Was This Recalled?

Vertebral hydraulic assemblies has incorrect expiration date printed on the labels.The product's shelf-life is two (2) years, but the expiration date printed on the labels is five (5) years.The affected product will begin expiring in March 2020. Using product beyond the validated shelf-life may result in (1) product not functioning as intended and/or (2) a delay in procedure or the need for the procedure to be rescheduled.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. has 135 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report