FDAClass IIIOctober 10, 2018

smiths medical portex First Breath Adult Nasal Cannula recall

smiths medical portex First Breath Adult Nasal Cannula, REF 001289, Curved Flared Tips, 213 cm (7 ft.) Tubing, Over-the-Ear Style. Product Usage: For…

Why was smiths medical portex First Breath Adult Nasal Cannula recalled?

"Manufactured" and "Use By" labels are transposed incorrectly suggesting the product expires before it was manufactured.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot numbers 1703171A and 1705152A

Product
smiths medical portex First Breath Adult Nasal Cannula, REF 001289, Curved Flared Tips, 213 cm (7 ft.) Tubing, Over-the-Ear Style. Product Usage: For…
Recalling firm
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Quantity
3,000 devices
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AR, CA, GA, IN, LA, OK, MA, MI, NC, NJ, NV, SC, TX, VA, and WV. There was government distribution and no military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Poland and Russia.
Recall date
October 10, 2018
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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