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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1730-2015·Announced 2015-06-17

Smiths Medical Recalls Low Volume Extension Sets Due to Tubing Defect

Smiths Medical is recalling 6,000 units of Low Volume Extension Sets because under-sized tubing was used in production. The affected product was distributed to five states.

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: The recall involves a medical device with a structural defect (under-sized tubing) that poses a risk of harm, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or illnesses, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. is recalling 6,000 units of Low Volume Extension Sets, 72' w/Clamp FLL/MLL APV=1.3ml. The recall involves Product Reorder Number 537235C and Lot #2761409. These sterile, latex-free, single-use medical devices are used to administer fluids and drugs intravenously.

The recall was initiated because under-sized tubing was used in the production of this specific lot. The affected units were distributed to the states of Kentucky, Minnesota, New Jersey, Utah, and Wisconsin.

Healthcare facilities and consumers should stop using the affected product and contact Smiths Medical for further instructions or a return.

The recalled product

Product
Low Volume Extension Set, 72' w/Clamp FLL/MLL APV=1.3ml, STERILE, AND FLUID PATH NONPYROGENIC UNLESS PACKAGE IS DAMAGED OR OPENED. LATEX FREE, SINGLE USE Tyvek pouches, 10 per box, Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. Used to administer fluid and drugs intravenously.
Affected units
6,000

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)

  • Product Reorder Number: 537235C
  • Lot #2761409

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

Same manufacturer · Smiths Medical Asd Inc

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