Smiths Medical recalls adult nasal cannulas with transposed 'Manufactured' and 'Use By' labels, risking expired product before manufacturing. Consumers should check labels for correct dates.
"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 'Manufactured' and 'Use By' labels. This could mean the product is labeled as expired before it was even made, which is unsafe.
The product has transposed 'Manufactured' and 'Use By' labels, meaning the expiration date appears to be earlier than the actual manufacturing date. This could result in using a product that is labeled as expired before it was made, which is unsafe.
Adult patients using nasal cannulas for oxygen therapy. Those with the specific model and lot number 1705151A are most at risk.
Check for the model 'First Breath Adult Nasal Cannula, REF 001285, Flared Tips, 213 cm (7 ft.) Tubing, Over-the-Ear' with lot number 1705151A. The labels show the 'Manufactured' and 'Use By' dates in the wrong order.
Look for transposed 'Manufactured' and 'Use By' labels on the product.
The 'Manufactured' and 'Use By' labels are transposed incorrectly, suggesting the product expires before it was manufactured.
Check for the model 'First Breath Adult Nasal Cannula, REF 001285, Flared Tips, 213 cm (7 ft.) Tubing, Over-the-Ear' with lot number 1705151A.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so check the labels and contact Smiths Medical for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smiths Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0072-2019 — Smiths Medical Smiths Medical Hello, I own a Smiths Medical that is covered by recall Z-0072-2019 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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