Smiths Medical recalls nasal oxygen cannulas with incorrect expiry labels that may expire before manufacturing. Consumers should check product labels for transposed dates.
"Manufactured" and "Use By" labels are transposed incorrectly suggesting the product expires before it was manufactured.
Smiths Medical is recalling nasal oxygen cannulas due to labels showing an incorrect expiry date that suggests the product expires before it was made. This could lead to using expired medical equipment.
The product's 'Manufactured' and 'Use By' labels are reversed, making it appear the device expires before it's made. This could result in using equipment that's already expired, potentially causing medical issues.
Patients using nasal oxygen therapy and caregivers who own this specific cannula model. Those most at risk are individuals relying on the device for medical treatment.
Check for the model 'First Breath Nasal Oxygen Cannula, REF : 001293' with a 'Manufactured' and 'Use By' label showing transposed dates. The product was sold with lot number 1705171A.
Verify the 'Manufactured' and 'Use By' labels are not transposed. If they appear reversed, the product is recalled.
The 'Manufactured' and 'Use By' labels are transposed incorrectly, suggesting the product expires before it was manufactured.
Look for the model 'First Breath Nasal Oxygen Cannula, REF 001293' with transposed 'Manufactured' and 'Use By' labels and lot number 1705171A.
Check the labels for transposed dates. If confirmed, stop using it and 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-0075-2019 — Smiths Medical Smiths Medical Hello, I own a Smiths Medical that is covered by recall Z-0075-2019 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
