FDA Recall Open, Classified

Portex Pro-Vent Arterial Blood Sampling Kit with Dry Lithium Heparin for Gases and Electrolytes, REF 4599P-1

Recall: Z-0141-2024 · Initiated September 6, 2023

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0141-2024
Event Number
93094
Firm
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
FEI Number
3012307300
Product Code
JKA
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
September 6, 2023
Posted
October 20, 2023
Address
6000 Nathan Ln N, Minneapolis, MN, 55442-1690

Description

Portex Pro-Vent Arterial Blood Sampling Kit with Dry Lithium Heparin for Gases and Electrolytes, REF 4599P-1

Reason

The complaint involved the absence of a component called "ASM Filter-Pro ABG SYR CAP" from the packaging of Pro-Vent Arterial Blood Sampling (ABG) Kits. Specifically, this issue affected a total of 31,900 kits under the FGSKU# 4599P-1 and Lot# 4331283. Tubes without caps have the potential to generate delayed or erroneous test results and/or exposure to infectious blood.

Action

Smiths Medical issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notice to its consignees on 09/06/2023 by mail. The notice explained the problem with the device, potential risk, and requested the following: 1. Discontinue use, distribution, and quarantine all affected product in inventory. 2. Notify all potential users within the consignee organization 3. Distributors were directed to notify their customers. Questions: Customer Service 1-(800)-258-5361

Distribution

US

Quantity

31900 devices