Smiths Medical recalls ProPort Plastic Venous Access Systems with specific lot numbers due to risk of port housing separation from manufacturing defects. Affected units may need replacement.
The plastic port housing and port reservoir of the ProPort Plastic Implantable Ports may separate because of a manufacturing defect.
Smiths Medical is recalling certain ProPort Plastic Venous Access Systems because the plastic port housing and reservoir can separate due to a manufacturing defect. This could lead to the device failing during use, potentially causing complications for patients needing IV access.
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 for patients receiving intravenous therapy.
Patients using the ProPort system for intravenous access are most at risk. Healthcare providers who have the affected units should check if they are in use.
Check the lot numbers listed in the recall notice: 3928188, 3953708, 3957301, 3968097, 3977434, 3988450, 4006475, 4022600, 4027912, 4036893, 4073108, 4086999, 4103105, 4114110, 4122783, 4136362, 4139518, 4152689, 4153871, 4173433, 4189866, 4222392, 4227822, 4235597, 4276226, 4307472, 4317085, 4349806, 4378522, 4395511, 4460618, 4434228, 4449233, 4449875, 6013082, 6014983, 4468606, 4426417, 6062037, 6071256.
Verify your device's lot number against the list provided in the recall notice.
The recalled product is Smiths Medical ProPort Plastic Venous Access System with PolyFlow Polyurethane Catheter, 1.9mm O.D. (5.8 Fr) x 1.0mm I.D., REF 21-4152-24.
Check the lot number on your device against the list: 3928188, 3953708, 3957301, 3968097, 3977434, 3988450, 4006475, 4022600, 4027912, 4036893, 4073108, 4086999, 4103105, 4114110, 4122783, 4136362, 4139518, 4152689, 4153871, 4173433, 4189866, 4222392, 4227822, 4235597, 4276226, 4307472, 4317085, 4349806, 4378522, 4395511, 4460618, 4434228, 4449233, 4449875, 6013082, 6014983, 4468606, 4426417, 6062037, 6071256.
No immediate stop is required. The recall asks for checking lot numbers and taking action if affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smiths Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1279-2025 — Smiths Medical Smiths Medical Hello, I own a Smiths Medical that is covered by recall Z-1279-2025 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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