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Portex Dual-Axis Swivel Adapter Catalog Number: 525151

FDA device recall Z-0230-05 · posted 2004-11-24 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Reason for recall
Sterility of the device is compromised due to packaging defects
Action taken
Smiths Medical, ASD notified consignees by letter dated September 9, 2004 by FedEx. Customers and dealers are directed to fax back the attached Reply Letter to the Smiths Medical Regulatory Affairs Department at 603-358-1017, even if the customer/dealer no longer has affected products in inventory, Questions are directed to Customer Service at 1-800-258-5361, prompt 1. On 9/17/04, Smiths notified 48 consignees by Fed''X letter of 3 -additional lot codes for Product Code: 4252.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Quantity affected
144,700 for all swivels
Distribution
Nationwide
Date initiated
2004-09-09
Date posted
2004-11-24
Date terminated
2012-05-08
Location
Keene, NH

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