Merit Medical's DuraMax 16F Hemodialysis Catheter Recalled For Splittable Sheath Defect (2026)
Merit Medical Systems recalled 21,591 DuraMax chronic hemodialysis catheters worldwide. The devices use a 16F dual-valved splittable sheath introducer that may not split as intended, risking hemorrhage and procedure delays. Clinicians should stop using the devices immediately and follow the recall instructions.