The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1516-2021·Announced 2021-05-05

Smiths Medical Recalls ACE MDI Spacers Due to Labeling Errors

Smiths Medical ASD Inc. is recalling 250 units of ACE MDI Spacers with Small Masks because shipping box labels may be incorrect.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as Moderate because it involves a minor labeling error (incorrect shipping box labels) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the rubric criteria for minor labeling errors.

Plain-English summary

Smiths Medical ASD Inc. is recalling 250 units of ACE MDI Spacers with Small Masks. The recall was initiated after the firm received complaints indicating that the shipping box labels for this specific lot may be incorrect.

The affected product is the ACE MDI Spacer with Small Mask, Model Number 11-1122, Lot Number 3809856. These devices are designed to assist with the delivery of aerosolized medications from metered dose inhaler canisters and with mechanically ventilated patients.

The recall covers units distributed worldwide, including nationwide distribution in the United States (specifically Pennsylvania and Minnesota) and in Colombia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Qatar, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates. Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for this specific lot number and contact the manufacturer for instructions on how to proceed.

The recalled product

Product
ACE MDI Spacer with Small Mask - Product Usage: designed to assist with the delivery of aerosolized medications from metered dose inhaler canisters and with mechanically ventilated patients.
Affected units
250

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 (2)

  • Device Model Number: 11-1122
  • Lot Number: 3809856

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 2 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Smiths Medical ASD Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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