# Merit Medical Systems, Inc. recall opens medical devices buyers to alternatives (2026-10-07)

**Switch Opportunity Score:** 40/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Recalling firm | Merit Medical Systems, Inc. |
| Product | 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 |
| Replacement market | Medical devices |
| Agency | FDA medical devices |
| Severity | medium |
| Hazard | 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 lea |
| Recall date | 2026-10-07 |
| Switch angle | Buyers and retailers of the recalled medical devices need a compliant replacement; position your product on the specific hazard fixed, with documentation. |
| Original recall record | /report/fdapulse/z-3305-2026 |

## Why this score
- Medium severity.

Source: CPSC, NHTSA and FDA device recalls (via our recall feeds), mapped to replacement markets (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-3305-2026%22). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:38:28.354Z.
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