FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#36257

Product

Custom Order Value Pack General Anesthesia Kit Catalog Number: VP1279 Labeled in part: CONTENTS: 1-Adult Disposable Anesthesia Breathing Circuit ***1-Breathing Bag Non-Latex***.

Affected lot / code info
Lot Numbers: 205614, 223919, 504882

Why it was recalled

Mislabeled: Product labeled as non-latex actually contains a latex breathing bag.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

Smiths Sales Representatives and Sales Regional Manager visited the distributor and removed 33 cases.

Recalling firm

Firm
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Address
10 Bowman Dr, Keene, New Hampshire 03431-5043

Distribution

Distribution pattern
FL

Timeline

Recall initiated
2004-04-01
Posted by FDA
2005-02-01
Terminated
2005-02-08
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #36257. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.