Smiths Medical recalls Pneupac paraPAC Plus 300 ventilator kits with serial numbers P300NXX due to potential unintended tidal volume knob movement at high and low settings.
There is a potential for inadvertent tidal volume knob movement from the original setting when set at high (1000-1500 mL) and low (70-150 mL) settings.
Smiths Medical is recalling its Pneupac paraPAC Plus 300 ventilator kits because the tidal volume knob might move unintentionally when set at high or low volumes. This could lead to incorrect ventilation settings if not noticed.
The tidal volume knob may shift unintentionally when the ventilator is set to high (1000-1500 mL) or low (70-150 mL) settings. This could cause incorrect ventilation volumes, potentially affecting patient safety.
Healthcare providers using the Pneupac paraPAC Plus 300 ventilator kit with serial numbers starting with P300NXX are likely affected. Patients on ventilators using this model are at risk if the knob setting changes unexpectedly.
Check the serial number on the ventilator kit; affected units have serial numbers starting with P300NXX. The product is sold under the brand name Pneupac paraPAC Plus 300.
Look for the serial number on the ventilator kit; affected units start with P300NXX.
The recall is for a potential unintended movement of the tidal volume knob at specific settings, which could lead to incorrect ventilation volumes. However, the hazard is considered low risk as it does not cause immediate injury.
Check the serial number on the kit; affected units have serial numbers starting with P300NXX.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking the serial number.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smiths Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2973-2024 — Smiths Medical Smiths Medical Hello, I own a Smiths Medical that is covered by recall Z-2973-2024 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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