Class I — Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Portex Low Dead Space Connector with Sideport Recalled by Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. Due to One lot of 3.0mm sized Connectors, Product Reorder...

Date: April 10, 2014
Company: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Portex Low Dead Space Connector with Sideport, 3.5mm Product Usage: The connector is used to attach the endotracheal tube to the patient breathing circuit. The low dead space connector minimizes mechanical dead space and subsequent carbon dioxide rebreathing. The connector's sideport permits access for administration of artificial surfactant, airway pressure monitoring, gas sampling, and instillation of sterile saline for airway leakage.

Quantity: 100 devices

Why Was This Recalled?

One lot of 3.0mm sized Connectors, Product Reorder No. 10035-05PS, Lot No. 2553426 were placed in packages labeled as size 3.5mm.

Where Was This Sold?

US distribution in the state of North Carolina.

About Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. has 114 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report