FDA Recall Open, Classified

smiths medical PORTEX Tracheal Tube Exchange Guide, 10Ch x 70cm, REF 14-504-76

Recall: Z-0529-2025 · Initiated October 28, 2024

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0529-2025
Event Number
95605
Firm
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
FEI Number
3012307300
Product Code
BSR
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
October 28, 2024
Posted
November 25, 2024
Address
6000 Nathan Ln N, Minneapolis, MN, 55442-1690

Description

smiths medical PORTEX Tracheal Tube Exchange Guide, 10Ch x 70cm, REF 14-504-76

Reason

Smiths Medical has identified a potential for ingress of fluid into the device during reprocessing. The ingress takes place at the rear of the device between the end cap and the tube. This could lead to staining of the device or allowing the fluid to remain in the device. In addition, the Hypochlorite Solution (200ppm) and the 4% Acetic Acid disinfectants recommended in the IFU may be inadequate according to the disinfection standards for this type of device.

Action

Smiths Medical issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE REMOVAL notice to its consignees on 10/28/2024, mailed using a traceable means. The notice explained the issue, potential risk, and requested the consignee locate and destroy all affected products, and distribute the notice to all affected parties. Distributors were directed to notify their customers. For questions: About the communication: [email protected], 1-800-913-3897; To report adverse events: [email protected], 1-866-216-8806

Distribution

Worldwide distribution.

Quantity

12282 units