Smiths Medical recalls Model 306701 ProtectIV Plus Safety IV Catheter due to potential safety mechanism damage. Affected lots include 3635765-3651082. Consumers should check their catheter packaging for lot numbers.
Certain lots of the Model 306701 ProtectIV¿ Plus Safety IV Catheter may exhibit damage on the safety mechanism guard.
Smiths Medical is recalling certain lots of the ProtectIV Plus Safety IV Catheter (Model 306701) because the safety mechanism guard may be damaged. This could lead to the catheter not functioning properly during use, potentially causing injury.
The safety mechanism guard on certain lots may be damaged, which could prevent the catheter from properly securing the needle. This might cause the catheter to become dislodged during use, increasing the risk of injury.
Healthcare professionals and patients using the ProtectIV Plus Safety IV Catheter (Model 306701) are affected. Those with the specific lot numbers listed are most at risk.
Check the catheter packaging for the lot number: 3635765, 3639446, 3642834, 3646828, 3646829, 3646830, 3646831, 3646832, 3646833, or 3651082. The product is packaged in a pouch and then an inner carton.
Look for the lot number on the catheter packaging to determine if it's affected (3635765, 3639446, 3642834, 3646828, 3646829, 3646830, 3646831, 3646832, 3646833, or 3651082).
The recall indicates potential safety mechanism damage in certain lots, so affected units should not be used until checked.
Check the lot number on the packaging. If it's one of the affected numbers, stop using it and contact Smiths Medical for further instructions.
Look for the lot number on the packaging: 3635765, 3639446, 3642834, 3646828, 3646829, 3646830, 3646831, 3646832, 3646833, or 3651082.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smiths Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0352-2020 — Smiths Medical Smiths Medical Hello, I own a Smiths Medical that is covered by recall Z-0352-2020 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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