Smiths Medical recalls Portex Lumbar Puncture Tray model 4826PL-20 due to mislabeled inner trays. Affected units may have incorrect SKU numbers.
Cases of Portex¿ Lumbar Puncture Tray Child, SKU #4826PL-20 had been mislabeled with invalid information. The product was correct, but the inner trays were labeled as 4824PL-20 instead of 4826PL-20.
Smiths Medical is recalling Portex Lumbar Puncture Tray model 4826PL-20 because some units were mislabeled with the wrong SKU (4824PL-20 instead of 4826PL-20). This mislabeling could cause confusion in medical use but does not pose a safety risk.
The inner trays were incorrectly labeled as 4824PL-20 instead of 4826PL-20. This mislabeling could lead to confusion about the product's specifications but does not cause physical harm or safety issues.
Healthcare professionals using Portex Lumbar Puncture Tray model 4826PL-20 may be affected. Patients receiving lumbar puncture procedures are at minimal risk due to the mislabeling not affecting safety.
Check for model number 4826PL-20 on the tray. Look for lot number 3842192. The product was sold with the correct external labeling but had mislabeled inner trays.
Check the model number on the tray to confirm it is 4826PL-20.
No, the mislabeling does not pose a safety risk. The product functions correctly but has incorrect internal labeling.
Look for model number 4826PL-20 and lot number 3842192 on the tray.
No, the product is safe to use. The recall is for labeling correction only.
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Subject: Recall Z-1820-2020 — Smiths Medical Smiths Medical Hello, I own a Smiths Medical that is covered by recall Z-1820-2020 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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