Smiths Medical recalls adult nasal cannulas with transposed 'Manufactured' and 'Use By' labels causing potential expiration before production. Affected units include specific lot numbers.
"Manufactured" and "Use By" labels are transposed incorrectly suggesting the product expires before it was manufactured.
Smiths Medical is recalling adult nasal cannulas that have incorrect expiration labels. This could mean the product expires before it's even manufactured, which is a serious issue for patient safety.
The product's 'Manufactured' and 'Use By' labels are switched. This means the expiration date appears to be earlier than the actual production date, potentially causing the device to expire before it's even made. This could lead to unsafe use if the device is used after it's supposed to be expired.
Patients using Smiths Medical First Breath Adult Nasal Cannulas with lot numbers 1703221A or 1705111A are affected. Those with the specific model and tubing length are most at risk.
Check for the product name 'First Breath Adult Nasal Cannula', model REF 001283, non-flared tips, and 213 cm tubing. Affected units have lot numbers 1703221A or 1705111A.
Immediately stop using the nasal cannula if it has lot numbers 1703221A or 1705111A.
The 'Manufactured' and 'Use By' labels are transposed incorrectly, meaning the product expires before it was manufactured.
Lot numbers 1703221A and 1705111A.
Check for the product name 'First Breath Adult Nasal Cannula', model REF 001283, non-flared tips, and 213 cm tubing with the affected lot numbers.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smiths Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0071-2019 — Smiths Medical Smiths Medical Hello, I own a Smiths Medical that is covered by recall Z-0071-2019 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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