FDA recall Z-0529-2025

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. · Class II · device

Product

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

Reason for recall

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.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution.

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2024-10-28
Report date
2024-12-04
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Minneapolis, MN, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0529-2025