Smiths Medical recalls paraPAC 300 ventilator kits with serial numbers 1-300 and others due to potential patient outlet connector detachment causing ventilation issues.
Smiths Medical became aware of an issue related to a potential for the patient outlet connector to loosen/detach from the paraPAC Plus P300 and P310 ventilators impacting the active ventilation function.
Smiths Medical is recalling paraPAC 300 ventilator kits without internal PEEP and CPAP that may have a patient outlet connector that can loosen or detach, which could disrupt active ventilation. This is serious for patients using the ventilator.
The patient outlet connector on these ventilators can loosen or detach during use, which may interrupt the active ventilation function. This could lead to inadequate breathing support for patients who rely on the ventilator.
Patients using the paraPAC 300 ventilator kit with serial numbers listed in the recall (1-300 and others) are at risk. Healthcare providers who use these ventilators should check if their equipment is affected.
Check if your paraPAC 300 ventilator kit has a serial number listed in the recall (e.g., 1-300, 70085, 70091, etc.). The kit is identified by Item Number P300N.
Look for the serial number on your paraPAC 300 ventilator kit. If it matches the list of affected serial numbers provided in the recall, it is part of this recall.
Smiths Medical identified that the patient outlet connector on these ventilators could loosen or detach, potentially disrupting active ventilation.
Check if your serial number is on the list of affected units. If it is, contact Smiths Medical for instructions on how to address the issue.
The recall states that the connector may loosen or detach, which could interrupt active ventilation. This is serious for patients using the ventilator, but the remedy does not specify immediate stop-use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smiths Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3091-2024 — Smiths Medical Smiths Medical Hello, I own a Smiths Medical that is covered by recall Z-3091-2024 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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