Smiths Medical recalls ProPort Plastic Venous Access Systems with a risk of port housing separation due to manufacturing defect. Affected units include specific lot numbers and model details. Consumers should contact Smiths Medical for remedy.
The plastic port housing and port reservoir of the ProPort Plastic Implantable Ports may separate because of a manufacturing defect.
Smiths Medical is recalling a specific type of venous access system because the plastic port housing and reservoir might separate due to a manufacturing defect. This could lead to the device failing during use, potentially causing injury or complications.
The plastic port housing and reservoir may separate because of a manufacturing defect. This separation could cause the device to malfunction during use, potentially leading to complications or injury if the system fails while in place.
Patients and healthcare providers using the recalled ProPort Plastic Venous Access System are affected. Those with the specific lot numbers listed in the recall are most at risk.
Check for the product name 'ProPort Plastic Venous Access System', silicone catheter size 2.8mm (8.4Fr) O.D. x 1.0mm I.D., 9 Fr. Look for lot numbers: 3968088, 4052396, 4063411, 4101698, 4122782, 4219344, 4232319, 4235596, 4242786, 4317072, 4325879, 4397749, 4420759, 4445594, 4449874.
Identify the lot numbers and model details to confirm if your device is affected.
Reach out to Smiths Medical for instructions on how to return or replace the device.
The recall states the device may separate due to a manufacturing defect, but it does not specify that the product is dangerous if used properly.
Check for the specific lot numbers listed: 3968088, 4052396, 4063411, 4101698, 4122782, 4219344, 4232319, 4235596, 4242786, 4317072, 4325879, 4397749, 4420759, 4445594, 4449874.
Contact Smiths Medical for instructions on returning or replacing the device.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smiths Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1278-2025 — Smiths Medical Smiths Medical Hello, I own a Smiths Medical that is covered by recall Z-1278-2025 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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