Smiths Medical recalls CAPNOCHECK BCI Airway Adapter model BSR (product code WW8214) due to risk of breaking off during use, which could cause airway circuit failure and loss of ventilation. Affected units include specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
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 CAPNOCHECK BCI Airway Adapters (model BSR, product code WW8214) because they may break off when attaching tubes or valves. This could lead to airway circuit failure, loss of ventilation, and potentially death if not corrected.
The airway adapter may break off when connecting to valves or tubes, which can cause a break in the airway circuit. This break could lead to loss of ventilation, hypoxia, cardiopulmonary collapse, or death.
Healthcare providers using this airway adapter for patient ventilation are affected. Patients receiving ventilation support through this device are at risk of serious injury or death if the adapter breaks off.
Check for the model number BSR and product code WW8214 on the adapter. Affected units include specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice (e.g., 022980-1-22, 022404-1-17, etc.).
Immediately stop using the CAPNOCHECK BCI Airway Adapter if it is part of the recalled model.
The model number is BSR.
Breaking off could cause airway circuit failure, loss of ventilation, hypoxia, cardiopulmonary collapse, or death.
Check for model number BSR and product code WW8214. Affected units include 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-1405-2025 — Smiths Medical Smiths Medical Hello, I own a Smiths Medical that is covered by recall Z-1405-2025 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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