Smiths Medical blood sampling system recalled for pressure reading errors
Smiths Medical has recalled its Medex closed blood sampling system due to pressure shifts and incorrect pressure readings. Approximately 13,620 units were distributed internationally.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is a Class II medical device with a theoretical risk of patient harm (incorrect blood pressure readings affecting clinical decisions), but no injuries or illnesses have been reported. Per the rubric, this qualifies as High severity (3) for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Smiths Medical ASD Inc. has recalled the Medex CBSS-5ML Single Set (Model Number DPSHC0093), a closed blood sampling system device. The recall affects approximately 13,620 units distributed to Austria, France, Germany, Great Britain, and Saudi Arabia.
The affected devices may experience pressure shifts and incorrect pressure readings during clinical use. These malfunctions could impact the accuracy of blood pressure measurements and affect clinical decision-making.
Healthcare facilities and clinical settings in the affected regions that have received this device should contact Smiths Medical ASD Inc. for replacement or return instructions. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- smiths medical medex CBSS-5ML, Single Set, (172/15cm), Model Number DPSHC0093
- Manufacturer
- Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
- Hazard
- incorrect-pressure-readings
- pressure-shifts
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- All codes
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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