Smiths Medical recalls Pneupac paraPac Plus 300 ventilator kits with duplicate serial numbers. This may cause confusion in identification and potential safety risks.
Two devices were labeled with the same serial number
Smiths Medical is recalling Pneupac paraPac Plus 300 ventilator kits that have duplicate serial numbers. This issue could lead to confusion in identifying the correct device, which might affect patient safety.
Duplicate serial numbers can cause confusion when identifying the correct device. This may lead to incorrect use or mismanagement of the ventilator, potentially affecting patient safety.
Healthcare providers using the Pneupac paraPac Plus 300 ventilator kit with serial number RF70121 are likely affected. Patients using this equipment may be at risk if the duplicate serial number causes identification errors.
Check for the serial number RF70121 on the Pneupac paraPac Plus 300 ventilator kit. The product was sold with the reference number P300NGB.
Verify the serial number on the ventilator kit; if it is RF70121, it is affected.
The recall is due to duplicate serial numbers that could cause confusion in identifying the correct device.
Check the serial number; if it is RF70121, contact Smiths Medical for guidance.
The recall addresses potential confusion in identification, but no specific injury risk is stated.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smiths Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0163-2022 — Smiths Medical Smiths Medical Hello, I own a Smiths Medical that is covered by recall Z-0163-2022 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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