Smiths Medical recalls Portex Endotracheal Tubes with specific item codes due to potential inadequate ventilation causing hypoxia or cardiopulmonary collapse.
Affected devices have a smaller diameter than expected and may potentially result in inadequate ventilation to the patient. Patient may experience hypoxia, underdose, or cardiopulmonary collapse.
Smiths Medical is recalling certain Portex Endotracheal Tubes that may not provide adequate ventilation, risking hypoxia or cardiopulmonary collapse in patients. This recall affects specific item codes and lot numbers.
The recalled tubes have a smaller diameter than expected, which can lead to inadequate ventilation. This may cause patients to experience hypoxia (low oxygen levels), underdose of medication, or cardiopulmonary collapse.
Healthcare professionals using these tubes in medical settings, particularly those with specific item codes and lot numbers listed in the recall. Patients receiving ventilation support are at risk if the tube is used.
Check the item codes on the tube (100/105/025, 100/105/030, etc.) and lot numbers listed in the recall. The tubes are used in medical settings for patient ventilation.
Look for specific item codes on the tube, such as 100/105/025 or 100/111/020.
Reach out to Smiths Medical for assistance with the recall if you have the affected item codes.
The tubes have a smaller diameter than expected, which may result in inadequate ventilation, potentially causing hypoxia, underdose, or cardiopulmonary collapse.
No, but you should check the item codes and lot numbers to determine if your tube is affected. The recall does not require immediate discontinuation.
Check the item codes and lot numbers listed in the recall notice. Affected tubes have specific codes like 100/105/025 or 100/111/020 with corresponding lot numbers.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smiths Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1289-2025 — Smiths Medical Smiths Medical Hello, I own a Smiths Medical that is covered by recall Z-1289-2025 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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