Smiths Medical recalls CAPNOCHECK BCI Airway Adapter (Model BSR) due to risk of breaking off during use, which could cause airway blockage, loss of ventilation, or death. Affected units have specific product codes and lots.
Airway adapter does not meet specification and may break off when attaching a valve or tube. Device failure may result in inaccurate readings, a break in airway circuit, and loss of ventilation. A break in the airway circuit could result in inability to ventilate, hypoxia, cardiopulmonary collapse, or death.
Smiths Medical is recalling its CAPNOCHECK BCI Airway Adapter (Model BSR) because it may break off when attaching tubes or valves. This could lead to airway blockage, loss of ventilation, or death if not fixed. Users should stop using the device immediately.
The airway adapter may break off during attachment of tubes or valves, causing a break in the airway circuit. This could lead to inability to ventilate, hypoxia, cardiopulmonary collapse, or death.
Healthcare professionals using the CAPNOCHECK BCI Airway Adapter for airway management in medical settings. Patients receiving ventilation support are at highest risk if the device breaks.
Look for the model number BSR and product code WW1100 on the adapter. Affected units have specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice (e.g., 2367264, 4120594).
Immediately stop using the CAPNOCHECK BCI Airway Adapter if it has the model number BSR and product code WW1100.
The airway adapter may break off when attaching tubes or valves, which could cause airway blockage, loss of ventilation, or death.
Stop using it immediately and contact Smiths Medical for instructions on how to return it.
Check for model number BSR and product code WW1100. Affected units have specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smiths Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1404-2025 — Smiths Medical Smiths Medical Hello, I own a Smiths Medical that is covered by recall Z-1404-2025 from Smiths Medical. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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