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Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. recalls Portex Low Dead Space Connector with Sideport, 3.5mm Product Usage: The connector is used to attach the endotracheal
Recalled June 18, 2014 · FDA recall Z-1641-2014 · Smiths Medical ASD
Hazard
One lot of 3.0mm sized Connectors, Product Reorder No. 10035-05PS, Lot No. 2553426 were placed in packages labeled as size 3.5mm. · FDA Class I
Units
100 devices
Sold at
US distribution in the state of North Carolina.
Description
One lot of 3.0mm sized Connectors, Product Reorder No. 10035-05PS, Lot No. 2553426 were placed in packages labeled as size 3.5mm.
Product
Portex Low Dead Space Connector with Sideport, 3.5mm Product Usage: The connector is used to attach the endotracheal tube to the patient breathing circuit. The low dead space connector minimizes mechanical dead space and subsequent carbon dioxide rebreathing. The connector's sideport permits access for administration of artificial surfactant, airway pressure monitoring, gas sampling, and instillation of sterile saline for airway leakage.
Manufacturer(s)
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →