Reported Nov 1, 2023 · Ongoing

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

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Smiths Medical ASD Inc. · 6000 Nathan Ln N · Minneapolis, MN · 55442-1690

Is this the product you have?

  • Portex Pro-Vent Arterial Blood Sampling Kit with Dry Lithium Heparin for Gases and Electrolytes, REF 4599P-1
Lot codes and dates
    • UDI/DI 30351688028635
    • Lot Number 4331283
Amount recalled
31900 devices

Why it was recalled

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.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Data as of Sep 19, 5:33 PM UTC

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