FDA announces a recall of Smiths Medical Portex Low Dead Space Connector
The FDA has issued a recall of Smiths Medical Portex Low Dead Space Connector with Sideport due to mislabeling. One lot of Portex Low Dead Space Connector of 0.3 mm sized connectors was mislabeled in packages as 3.5 mm. Portex Low Dead Space Connector is used to attach the endotracheal tube to the patient breathing circuit for respiratory support.The lot number of recalled batch is Lot #2553426 and was distributed in November 2013. The FDA classified this recall as Class I recall, which means the use of the products included in the recall may cause serious injuries or death.
The FDA advises "Customers should examine their inventory, remove all affected products and returned the completed Response Form and affected products to Smith Medical."