SteadySheath® Shortie
SteadySheath® Shortie: 2 catalogue numbers listed by Merit Medical Systems, Inc., United States, under Dilator, Vessel, For Percutaneous Catheterization. 1 manufacturer in China is registered for this product code.
Who Else Makes It
Registered in Guangdong.
| Manufacturer | City | Province | Registered as | Device types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co,.ltd | Shenzhen | Guangdong | Manufacturer | 3 |
Record
| Listed by | Merit Medical Systems, Inc., United States |
|---|---|
| FDA product code | DRE |
| Device type | Dilator, Vessel, For Percutaneous Catheterization |
| Device class | Class 2 |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 870.1310 |
| Establishment | Contract manufacturer, Specification developer, Repacker / relabeller, Complaint-file establishment, Manufacturer, Exporter |
| Record published | 2026-03-06 |
Specifications
| MRI safety | Labeling does not contain MRI Safety Information |
|---|---|
| Supplied sterile | Yes |
| Single use | Yes |
| Prescription | Prescription only |
| Label carries | lot or batch number, expiry date |
| Packaging | Pack of 36 |
Catalogue Numbers
| Catalogue number | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|
| B | Sheath French Size (F)-11F | In distribution |
| B | Sheath French Size (F)-9F | In distribution |
Same Product Code
| Product | Sold by | Catalogue numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Prelude® | Merit Medical Systems, Inc. | 323 |
| Prelude PRO™ | Merit Medical Systems, Inc. | 132 |
| Cook | Cook Incorporated | 125 |
| Avanti | Cordis Corp. | 81 |
| Dilator, Vessel, For Percutaneous Catheterization | B. Braun Interventional Systems, Inc. | 59 |
| Merit MAK™ | Merit Medical Systems, Inc. | 49 |
| Prelude ACT™ | Merit Medical Systems, Inc. | 38 |
| AngioDynamics | Navilyst Medical, Inc. | 38 |
| Super Sheath | Togo Medikit Co., Ltd. | 31 |
| Avanti | Cordis US Corp. | 29 |
| Mini Stick MAX | AngioDynamics, Inc. | 28 |
| OneStic Micro-Access Introducer | Argon Medical Devices, Inc. | 27 |
Showing 12 of 159. All products under Dilator, Vessel, For Percutaneous Catheterization
510(K) Clearances
| Clearance | Decision date |
|---|---|
| K261310 | 2026-07-27 |
| K242229 | 2025-01-15 |
| K232609 | 2023-09-27 |
| K190175 | 2019-04-10 |
| K130791 | 2013-06-07 |
| K091584 | 2009-10-09 |
| K073035 | 2007-11-20 |
| K070159 | 2007-06-21 |
| K050962 | 2005-05-06 |
| K031691 | 2003-09-03 |
Recalls
2 of these are Class II. Class II means a temporary or reversible health consequence. Volume alone is not a quality signal: a manufacturer that ships more recalls more.
| Initiated | FDA class | Root cause | Reason | Quantity | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-12 | Class II | Labeling mix-ups | 7F sheath introducers labeled as 7.5F | 1892 | |
| 2015-06-04 | Class II | Packaging process control | Some of these introducer sheaths were packaged with a 0.035 inch dilator, rather than the labeled 0.038 inch. This affects one lot, H767887, of catalog number PR0-6F-11-038. | 1,445 | 2015-10-26 |
| 2009-09-29 | Not classified | Other | Potential sterility breach caused by excessive shipment damage. | 5 Sheath Introducers | 2009-12-15 |
| 2004-07-20 | Not classified | Other | Firm received a report of an introducer sheath separating from its hub while in the patient. Surgery was successful in removal, even though the sheath kept breaking during the attempt. | 634 kits | 2005-01-21 |
| 2004-07-20 | Not classified | Other | Firm received a report of an introducer sheath separating from its hub while in the patient. Surgery was successful in removal, even though the sheath kept breaking during the attempt. | 1924 kits | 2005-01-21 |
| 2004-07-20 | Not classified | Other | Firm received a report of an introducer sheath separating from its hub while in the patient. Surgery was successful in removal, even though the sheath kept breaking during the attempt. | 1164 kits | 2005-01-21 |
Source: U.S. FDA establishment registration and device listing records, public domain. Restructured for clarity and searchability. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the FDA. Records are records: nothing here is an offer of sale.