Smiths Medical recalls PORTEX 0.5u Hydrophobic Disc Filters with incorrect expiration dates on labels. This labeling error may lead to improper use of the filter.
Smiths Medical identified a labeling error in which the barcode (UDI) was not correctly reflecting the expiration date of the product
Smiths Medical is recalling certain PORTEX 0.5u Hydrophobic Disc Filters due to a labeling error that does not correctly show the expiration date. This could lead to using expired filters, which might not function properly in medical applications.
The filters have a labeling error where the barcode (UDI) does not correctly reflect the expiration date. This means users might not know when the filter expires, potentially leading to using expired filters that could fail in medical applications.
Healthcare professionals using these filters in medical devices are most at risk. Patients using these filters could be affected if the filters become expired and fail to perform their intended function.
Check for the product name 'PORTEX 0.5u HYDROPHOBIC DISC FILTER, REF 002291' with the specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice. The filters have a UDI code of 30351688410645.
Verify the expiration date on the filter's label matches the product's actual expiration date.
Smiths Medical identified a labeling error where the barcode (UDI) does not correctly reflect the expiration date of the product.
Lot numbers 3419998, 3420441, 3429265, 3432722, 3440006, 3467682, 3467683, 3475349, 3489248, 3493797, 3509569, 3521742, 3526245, 3526337, 3529553, 3529672, 3533982, 3542040, 3546408, 3564993, 3570687, 3570840, 3576129, 3576138, 3635067, 3646546, 3658725, 3678314, 3688406, 3695958, 3696009, 3708884, 3727517, 3728938, 3745100, 3754085, 3764388, 3768464, 3784917, 3788804, 3791099, 3798345, 3802616, 3806235, 3843436, 3846795, 3855864, 3855865, 3858487, 3862085, 3864846, 3867640, 3867641, 3874801, 3878332, 3881026, 3884523, 3891892, 3904937, 3917655.
Check for the product name 'PORTEX 0.5u HYDROPHOBIC DISC FILTER, REF 002291' with the specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smiths Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2466-2023 — Smiths Medical Smiths Medical Hello, I own a Smiths Medical that is covered by recall Z-2466-2023 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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