Smiths Medical recalls Portex LineDraw Arterial Blood Sampling Syringes with potential broken luers that could cause leaks or disconnections during use.
Portex Pro-Vent and LineDraw Arterial Blood Sampling syringes may have broken luers.
Smiths Medical is recalling Portex LineDraw Arterial Blood Sampling Syringes that may have broken luers. This could lead to leaks or disconnections during blood sampling, potentially causing injury or contamination.
Broken luers in these syringes can cause leaks or disconnections during blood sampling. This may lead to blood loss, contamination, or injury if the syringe is not properly secured.
Users of Portex LineDraw Arterial Blood Sampling Syringes with specific lot numbers are affected. Healthcare professionals and patients using these syringes for blood sampling are at risk.
Check the item number and lot number on the syringe. Affected units have item numbers 4042-2 or 4042LH with specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Look for item numbers 4042-2 or 4042LH with lot numbers 3848838, 3848878, 3856950, 3859774, 3856958, or 3859747.
The syringes may have broken luers, which can cause leaks or disconnections during blood sampling.
Check the item number and lot number on the syringe. Affected units have item numbers 4042-2 or 4042LH with specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so contact Smiths Medical for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smiths Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1715-2020 — Smiths Medical Smiths Medical Hello, I own a Smiths Medical that is covered by recall Z-1715-2020 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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