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Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. recalls Portex ProVent Arterial Blood Sampling Kit with Dry Lithium Heparin for Gases and Electrolytes

Recall date
January 7, 2020
Source
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report
Recall number
Z-1716-2020
FDA classification
Class II
Brand / firm
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Sold / distributed
USA: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI,MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA. Int'l: CA, DE, AU.

Why it was recalled

Lots of Smiths Medical Portex Pro-Vent and LineDraw Arterial Blood Sampling syringes may have broken luers.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Portex ProVent Arterial Blood Sampling Kit with Dry Lithium Heparin for Gases and Electrolytes

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