Smiths Medical recalls 31,900 Portex Pro-Vent Arterial Blood Sampling Kits with missing caps that may cause delayed or incorrect test results and blood exposure risks.
The complaint involved the absence of a component called "ASM Filter-Pro ABG SYR CAP" from the packaging of Pro-Vent Arterial Blood Sampling (ABG) Kits. Specifically, this issue affected a total of 31,900 kits under the FGSKU# 4599P-1 and Lot# 4331283. Tubes without caps have the potential to generate delayed or erroneous test results and/or exposure to infectious blood.
Smiths Medical is recalling 31,900 Portex Pro-Vent Arterial Blood Sampling Kits that may have missing caps. This could lead to inaccurate test results or exposure to infectious blood. Affected kits have specific lot numbers and model references.
The kits may lack a required cap component, causing tubes to generate delayed or incorrect test results. This could also lead to exposure to infectious blood if the tubes are not properly sealed.
Healthcare professionals using the Portex Pro-Vent kits for blood tests may be affected. Those handling kits with missing caps face potential exposure to infectious blood.
Check for the lot number 4331283 and model reference 4599P-1 on the packaging. The recall affects 31,900 kits that were sold with missing caps.
Look for the lot number 4331283 and model reference 4599P-1 on the packaging to confirm if the kit is affected.
The recall is due to missing caps in some kits, which can cause delayed or incorrect test results and potential exposure to infectious blood.
31,900 kits with lot number 4331283 and model reference 4599P-1 are affected.
Check the packaging for the lot number 4331283 and model reference 4599P-1. If affected, the kit may need to be used with caution.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smiths Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0141-2024 — Smiths Medical Smiths Medical Hello, I own a Smiths Medical that is covered by recall Z-0141-2024 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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