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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-0528-2025

smiths medical PORTEX Tracheal Tube Exchange Guide, 15Ch x 70cm, REF 14-504-68 and REF 14-504-68JP

Published December 4, 2024 · Recall initiated: October 28, 2024

Status when published: Ongoing — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter

Recall details

Manufacturer
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Distributor
Worldwide distribution.
Lot
REF 14-504-68, UDI/DI 35021239002586, Lot Numbers: 0003393, 0003394, 0003357, 0003358, 0003267, 0003368, 0003634, 0003254, 0003369, 0003165, 0003184, 0003196, 0003204, 0003206, 0003226, 0003256, 0003300, 0003307, 0003308, 0003314, 0003322, 0003359, 0003360, 0003361, 0003362, 0003363, 0003364, 0003377, 0003380, 0003635, 0003643; REF 14-504-68JP, UDI/DI 35021239002586, Lot Numbers: 0003369, 0003377, 0003393, 0003394, 0003634, 0003635, 0003643
Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
device
Country
United States

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