The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a medical device safety alert concerning Portex Low Dead Space Connector with Sideport [Product Reorder No.: 10035-05PS; Lot No.: 2553426], manufactured by Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. The affected products were distributed in November 2013.
One lot of 3.0mm sized connectors, Product Reorder No. 10035-05PS, Lot 2553426 were placed in packages labeled as 3.5mm. Affected users are advised to examine their inventory and remove all affected products.
For details, please refer to the following FDA website:
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ListofRecalls/ucm400982.htm
If you are in possession of the affected products, please contact your supplier for necessary actions.
Posted on 13 June 2014