Portex Pro-Vent Arterial Blood Sampling Kit with Dry Lithium Heparin for Gases and Electrolytes, REF 4599P-1
This recall is currently active, issued October 20, 2023. It was issued by Smiths Medical Asd Inc..
- Company
- Smiths Medical Asd Inc.
- Recall Initiated
- September 6, 2023
- Posted
- October 20, 2023
- Recall Number
- Z-0141-2024
- Quantity
- 31900 devices
- Firm Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
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.
Distribution
US
Lot / Code Info
UDI/DI 30351688028635, Lot Number 4331283
Root Cause
Process control
Action Taken
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