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Portex Pro-Vent Arterial Blood Sampling Kit with Dry Lithium Heparin for Gases and Electrolytes, REF 4599P-1

FDA device recall Z-0141-2024 · posted 2023-10-20 · Open, Classified

Recall details

Recalling firm
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
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.
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
Root cause
Process control
Status
Open, Classified
Product code
JKA
Quantity affected
31900 devices
Distribution
US
Date initiated
2023-09-06
Date posted
2023-10-20
Location
Minneapolis, MN

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
PRO-VENT, LINE DRAW, PULSATOR (K952516)Smiths Industries Medical Systems, Inc.1995-07-14