Smiths Medical recalls medex Arterial Kit 1/EA with Product Code REF MX7827 due to potential inaccurate pressure monitoring. Affected units may have leaks or defects in the TranStar Disposable Pressure Transducer.
Due to a manufacturing defect, users may experience inaccurate pressure monitoring, an interruption in pressure monitoring, or an inability to zero the device due to either a leak within the TranStar Disposable Pressure Transducer or from a defect within the TranStar Disposable Pressure Transducer chip.
Smiths Medical is recalling its medex Arterial Kit 1/EA (Product Code REF MX7827) because a manufacturing defect could cause inaccurate pressure readings or interruptions in monitoring. This risk is serious for medical use, as incorrect pressure measurements could lead to improper treatment decisions.
The device may have leaks or defects in the TranStar Disposable Pressure Transducer chip, causing inaccurate pressure monitoring. This could lead to incorrect readings, which might result in improper medical treatment decisions.
Healthcare professionals using the medex Arterial Kit 1/EA for blood pressure monitoring are most at risk. Patients receiving care with this kit could be affected if the device provides inaccurate readings.
Check for Product Code REF MX7827 on the kit. Lot numbers 4282733, 4319605, 4340472, 4355338, 4390060, or 4411161 are affected. The kit includes a case with UDI/DI 50351688505185 and a pouch with UDI/DI 10351688505187.
Verify the Product Code REF MX7827 and Lot Numbers 4282733, 4319605, 4340472, 4355338, 4390060, or 4411161 to confirm if your kit is affected.
The recall is due to a manufacturing defect that may cause inaccurate pressure monitoring, interruptions in pressure readings, or an inability to zero the device.
Check the Product Code and Lot Numbers to see if your kit is affected. If it is, contact Smiths Medical for further instructions.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so no immediate fix is provided. Affected users should check with Smiths Medical for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smiths Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0187-2025 — Smiths Medical Smiths Medical Hello, I own a Smiths Medical that is covered by recall Z-0187-2025 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
