Smiths Medical recalls nasal oxygen cannulas with transposed expiry labels that may expire before manufacturing. Affected units have specific lot numbers and require verification.
"Manufactured" and "Use By" labels are transposed incorrectly suggesting the product expires before it was manufactured.
Smiths Medical is recalling nasal oxygen cannulas that have incorrect expiry labels, which could mean the product expires before it's even manufactured. This is a safety issue for patients using medical oxygen equipment.
The product's 'Manufactured' and 'Use By' labels are swapped, causing the expiry date to appear earlier than the actual production date. This means the cannula might be used after it's already expired, potentially leading to ineffective oxygen delivery.
Patients using medical oxygen therapy with this specific cannula model are most at risk. The recall affects units with lot numbers 1702231A, 1703231A, and 1705163A.
Check for the model name 'First Breath Nasal Oxygen Cannula' with lot numbers 1702231A, 1703231A, or 1705163A. The product includes a gas monitoring line, 305 cm tubing, and a male Luer connector.
Verify the 'Manufactured' and 'Use By' labels on the product to confirm they are not transposed.
The 'Manufactured' and 'Use By' labels are transposed incorrectly, suggesting the product expires before it was manufactured.
Lot numbers 1702231A, 1703231A, and 1705163A.
Look for the model 'First Breath Nasal Oxygen Cannula' with the specific lot numbers listed in the recall.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smiths Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0074-2019 — Smiths Medical Smiths Medical Hello, I own a Smiths Medical that is covered by recall Z-0074-2019 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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