Lower risk Medical device recall · FDA · Published October 28, 2024

Smiths Medical PORTEX Tracheal Tube Exchange Guide Recall: Fluid Ingress Risk

Smiths Medical recalls PORTEX Tracheal Tube Exchange Guides (15Ch x 70cm) with specific model numbers and lot codes due to potential fluid ingress during reprocessing, which may cause staining or inadequate disinfection.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-0528-2025Medical device Smiths Medical ›

Lower-risk recall

Smiths Medical has identified a potential for ingress of fluid into the device during reprocessing. The ingress takes place at the rear of the device between the end cap and the tube. This could lead to staining of the device or allowing the fluid to remain in the device. In addition, the Hypochlorite Solution (200ppm) and the 4% Acetic Acid disinfectants recommended in the IFU may be inadequate according to the disinfection standards for this type of device.

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Recalling firmSmiths Medical ASD, Inc.6000 Nathan Ln N · Minneapolis, MN 55442-1690

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Smiths Medical is recalling certain PORTEX Tracheal Tube Exchange Guides because fluid can enter the device during reprocessing, potentially causing staining or allowing disinfectants to be ineffective. This could lead to improper sterilization of the device. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/53627-smiths-medical-portex-tracheal-tube-exchange-guide-recall-fluid-ingress.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/53627-smiths-medical-portex-tracheal-tube-exchange-guide-recall-fluid-ingress · Updated August 18, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0528-2025

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“Smiths Medical PORTEX Tracheal Tube Exchange Guide Recall: Fluid Ingress Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/53627-smiths-medical-portex-tracheal-tube-exchange-guide-recall-fluid-ingress. Based on FDA recall #Z-0528-2025 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0528-2025%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on Oct. 28, 2024, that Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. is recalling PORTEX Tracheal Tube Exchange Guides due to a potential for fluid ingress during reprocessing. The agency stated the recall is voluntary and initiated by the firm.

How to tell if you have it

Smiths Medical
PORTEX Tracheal Tube Exchange Guide, 15Ch x 70cm
REF 14-504-68
REF 14-504-68JP
UDI/DI 35021239002586
Lot Numbers: 0003393, 0003394, 0003357, 0003358, 0003267, 0003368, 0003634, 0003254, 0003369, 0003165, 0003184, 0003196, 0003204, 0003206, 0003226, 0003256, 0003300, 0003307, 0003308, 0003314, 0003322, 0003359, 0003360, 0003361, 0003362, 0003363, 0003364, 0003377, 0003380, 0003635, 0003643 (REF 14-504-68); Lot Numbers: 0003369, 0003377, 0003393, 0003394, 0003634, 0003635, 0003643 (REF 14-504-68JP)
Worldwide distribution
10,223 units

The hazard

The FDA said Smiths Medical identified a potential for ingress of fluid into the device during reprocessing at the rear between the end cap and the tube. This could lead to staining or allow fluid to remain in the device. The agency noted that recommended disinfectants may be inadequate according to disinfection standards.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. has 73 other recalls on record since June 5, 2017. Recent Smiths Medical recalls include the April 10, 2025 CADD-Solis HPCA Infusion Pump Recall for false alarm risk, the April 10, 2025 CADD-Solis Infusion Pumps recall for potential thermal damage, and the April 10, 2025 CADD Solis HSPCA Pump recall for wireless connection alarms. Other recent recalls of similar products include the June 9, 2026 Zimmer Sterile Tourniquet Hoses Recall and the Feb. 10, 2026 Boston Scientific EndoVive Safety PEG Kit Recall.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for model numbers REF 14-504-68 or REF 14-504-68JP with specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice. The device is a 15Ch x 70cm tracheal tube exchange guide.

Brand
Smiths Medical
Category
Medical device

FDA recall event · 3 products

All 3 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
Worldwide distribution.

Recall number	Product, codes & lots	Quantity
Z-0527-2025	smiths medical portex Venn Reusable Tracheal Tube Introducer, 15Ch x 60cm, REF 14-504-17 and REF 14-504-17JP; REF 14-504-17, UDI/DI 35021239002579, Lot Numbers: 0003340, 0003620, 0003616, 0003580, 0003542, 0003509, 0003579, 0003568, 0003599, 0003615, 0003589, 0003562, 0003601, 0003618, 0003583, 0003613, 0003270, 0003629, 0003293, 0003584, 0003487, 0003617, 0003280, 0003348, 0003470, 0003523, 0003607, 0003576, 0003422, 0003614, 0003633, 0003578, 0003630, 0003207, 0003438, 0003559, 0003570, 0003478, 0003533, 0003588, 0003433, 0003556, 0003561, 0003446, 0003284, 0003545, 0003461, 0003590, 0003398, 0003530, 0003539, 0003550, 0003213, 0003598, 0003623, 0003504, 0003548, 0003552, 0003631, 0003594, 0003625, 0003600, 0003378, 0003526, 0003574, 0003411, 0003471, 0003587, 0003596, 0003297, 0003298, 0003412, 0003424, 0003425, 0003517, 0003151, 0003163, 0003235, 0003347, 0003350, 0003382, 0003390, 0003416, 0003423, 0003603, 0003638, 0003641, 0003175, 0003214, 0003238, 0003253, 0003257, 0003343, 0003351, 0003388, 0003397, 0003428, 0003486, 0003488, 0003496, 0003498, 0003528, 0003541, 0003608, 0003610, 0003612, 0003639, 0003640, 0003121, 0003122, 0003123, 0003125, 0003126, 0003127, 0003128, 0003129, 0003131, 0003132, 0003133, 0003134, 0003135, 0003136, 0003137, 0003138, 0003141, 0003142, 0003143, 0003145, 0003146, 0003147, 0003149, 0003150, 0003153, 0003154, 0003155, 0003156, 0003157, 0003158, 0003159, 0003160, 0003164, 0003166, 0003167, 0003168, 0003170, 0003171, 0003172, 0003173, 0003174, 0003176, 0003177, 0003178, 0003179, 0003180, 0003181, 0003182, 0003183, 0003188, 0003190, 0003191, 0003192, 0003193, 0003194, 0003195, 0003197, 0003198, 0003199, 0003200, 0003201, 0003202, 0003203, 0003208, 0003209, 0003211, 0003212, 0003215, 0003217, 0003219, 0003220, 0003221, 0003223, 0003224, 0003225, 0003227, 0003228, 0003229, 0003230, 0003231, 0003233, 0003234, 0003237, 0003239, 0003240, 0003241, 0003242, 0003243, 0003244, 0003245, 0003246, 0003247, 0003248, 0003249, 0003250, 0003251, 0003252, 0003258, 0003259, 0003260, 0003261, 0003262, 0003263, 0003264, 0003265, 0003266, 0003268, 0003269, 0003271, 0003272, 0003273, 0003274, 0003275, 0003278, 0003279, 0003281, 0003282, 0003283, 0003285, 0003286, 0003287, 0003288, 0003289, 0003290, 0003291, 0003292, 0003294, 0003295, 0003296, 0003299, 0003302, 0003303, 0003304, 0003305, 0003306, 0003309, 0003310, 0003311, 0003312, 0003313, 0003316, 0003317, 0003318, 0003319, 0003320, 0003321, 0003323, 0003324, 0003325, 0003326, 0003327, 0003328, 0003330, 0003331, 0003332, 0003333, 0003334, 0003335, 0003336, 0003337, 0003338, 0003341, 0003342, 0003344, 0003345, 0003346, 0003349, 0003352, 0003353, 0003354, 0003355, 0003356, 0003365, 0003366, 0003379, 0003383, 0003384, 0003385, 0003386, 0003387, 0003389, 0003392, 0003396, 0003400, 0003401, 0003402, 0003404, 0003405, 0003406, 0003407, 0003408, 0003409, 0003410, 0003413, 0003417, 0003418, 0003419, 0003420, 0003421, 0003426, 0003427, 0003429, 0003430, 0003431, 0003432, 0003434, 0003435, 0003436, 0003437, 0003439, 0003440, 0003441, 0003442, 0003443, 0003444, 0003445, 0003447, 0003448, 0003450, 0003451, 0003452, 0003453, 0003454, 0003455, 0003458, 0003460, 0003462, 0003463, 0003464, 0003465, 0003466, 0003467, 0003468, 0003472, 0003473, 0003474, 0003475, 0003479, 0003481, 0003482, 0003485, 0003490, 0003491, 0003493, 0003494, 0003495, 0003497, 0003499, 0003501, 0003502, 0003503, 0003505, 0003506, 0003507, 0003508, 0003512, 0003513, 0003514, 0003515, 0003516, 0003518, 0003519, 0003520, 0003521, 0003524, 0003525, 0003527, 0003531, 0003532, 0003534, 0003535, 0003536, 0003537, 0003538, 0003543, 0003544, 0003547, 0003551, 0003554, 0003560, 0003565, 0003566, 0003582, 0003586, 0003591, 0003592, 0003593, 0003595, 0003602, 0003604, 0003606, 0003611, 0003624, 0003632, 0003636, 0003637, 0003642, 0003575, 0003540, 0003572, 0003558, 0003555, 0003567, 0003585, 0003546, 0003609, 0003564, 0003563, 0003571, 0003577, 0003569; REF 14-504-17JP, UDI/DI 35021239002579, Lot Numbers: 0003215, 0003415, 0003483	142327 units
Z-0528-2025	smiths medical PORTEX Tracheal Tube Exchange Guide, 15Ch x 70cm, REF 14-504-68 and REF 14-504-68JP; REF 14-504-68, UDI/DI 35021239002586, Lot Numbers: 0003393, 0003394, 0003357, 0003358, 0003267, 0003368, 0003634, 0003254, 0003369, 0003165, 0003184, 0003196, 0003204, 0003206, 0003226, 0003256, 0003300, 0003307, 0003308, 0003314, 0003322, 0003359, 0003360, 0003361, 0003362, 0003363, 0003364, 0003377, 0003380, 0003635, 0003643; REF 14-504-68JP, UDI/DI 35021239002586, Lot Numbers: 0003369, 0003377, 0003393, 0003394, 0003634, 0003635, 0003643	10,223 units
Z-0529-2025	smiths medical PORTEX Tracheal Tube Exchange Guide, 10Ch x 70cm, REF 14-504-76; UDI/DI 35021239002593, Lot Numbers: 0003373, 0003456, 0003621, 0003374, 0003376, 0003375, 0003459, 0003391, 0003480, 0003549, 0003301, 0003124, 0003130, 0003139, 0003140, 0003144, 0003148, 0003152, 0003161, 0003169, 0003185, 0003205, 0003210, 0003222, 0003232, 0003236, 0003255, 0003276, 0003277, 0003315, 0003329, 0003339, 0003367, 0003370, 0003371, 0003372, 0003381, 0003395, 0003399, 0003403, 0003414, 0003449, 0003457, 0003469, 0003476, 0003477, 0003489, 0003492, 0003500, 0003573, 0003484, 0003619, 0003557, 0003510, 0003522, 0003597, 0003511, 0003622, 0003553, 0003581, 0003605, 0003529,	12282 units

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Model and Lot Numbers
Identify the model number (REF 14-504-68 or REF 14-504-68JP) and lot numbers from the list provided in the recall notice.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 37 days after the firm started it.

Oct 28, 2024Firm started the recall
Nov 25, 2024FDA classified it Class II
Dec 4, 2024Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0528-2025 (October 28, 2024) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0528-2025 to see it in context.
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