BlueFIRE Inflation Device recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

August 19, 2024

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. recalls BlueFIRE Inflation Device, REF: IN10140

Recall number

Z-0068-2025

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV and the countries of France, Italy, Jamaic…

Why it was recalled

Inflation devices may have a small hole in the sterile barrier of the device and use of affected devices may result in exposure to pathogens/pyrogens which could lead to infection.

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

What was recalled

BlueFIRE Inflation Device, REF: IN10140