FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#165940

Product

Portex Pulsator Arterial Blood Sampling Kit with Dry Lithium Heparin for Gases and Electrolytes, REF 4080P-2, Sterile, RX. The firm name on the label is Smiths Medical ASD, Inc., Keene, NH.

FDA product code
JKATubes, Vials, Systems, Serum Separators, Blood Collection
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Clinical Chemistry
510(k) numbers
K981035
Affected lot / code info
Lot numbers 3306404, 3314069, and 3318698.

Why it was recalled

The product was mislabeled with the incorrect label.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Labeling Change Control

Action the firm took

Recall notifications dated 7/13/2018 were issued via FedEx overnight mail on 7/13/2018 explaining the reason for recall, risk to health, and instructing the customer to check their inventory for the affected lot numbers.

Recalling firm

Firm
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Address
6000 Nathan Ln N, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55442-1690

Distribution

Distribution pattern
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of CT, MA, MI, NC, NJ, NY, RI, TX, UT, and WA.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-07-13
Terminated
2018-10-19
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #165940. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.