Smiths Medical recalls ProPort Plastic Venous Access Systems with a defect causing port housing and reservoir to separate. Affected units have specific lot numbers and UDI/DI codes. Stop using immediately to prevent potential injury.
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 IV catheter system because a manufacturing defect may cause the plastic port housing and reservoir to separate. This could lead to disconnection or injury if the system is used without proper connection.
The plastic port housing and reservoir may separate due to a manufacturing defect. This could cause the catheter to disconnect during use, potentially leading to injury or infection if not properly secured.
Patients and healthcare providers using the ProPort Plastic Venous Access System with the specified lot numbers and UDI/DI codes are affected. Those who have the system in use are most at risk.
Check the product label for the lot numbers listed: 3926119, 3928191, 3944833, and other specific numbers. Also look for the UDI/DI code 10610586012594 on the packaging.
Discontinue use of the ProPort Plastic Venous Access System with the affected lot numbers and UDI/DI code.
The recalled product is Smiths Medical ProPort Plastic Venous Access System with PolyFlow Polyurethane Catheter, 2.6mm O.D. (7.8Fr) x 1.6mm I.D., REF 21-4155-24.
Check the product label for lot numbers: 3926119, 3928191, 3944833, and other specific numbers listed in the recall. Also look for the UDI/DI code 10610586012594.
Stop using the product immediately and contact Smiths Medical for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smiths Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1281-2025 — Smiths Medical Smiths Medical Hello, I own a Smiths Medical that is covered by recall Z-1281-2025 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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