Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Portex Pro-Vent Arterial Blood Sampling Kit with Dry Lithium Heparin Recalled by Smiths Medical ASD Inc. Due to The complaint involved the absence of a component...

Date: September 6, 2023
Company: Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Status: Ongoing
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 Pro-Vent Arterial Blood Sampling Kit with Dry Lithium Heparin for Gases and Electrolytes, REF 4599P-1

Quantity: 31900 devices

Why Was This Recalled?

The complaint involved the absence of a component called "ASM Filter-Pro ABG SYR CAP" from the packaging of Pro-Vent Arterial Blood Sampling (ABG) Kits. Specifically, this issue affected a total of 31,900 kits under the FGSKU# 4599P-1 and Lot# 4331283. Tubes without caps have the potential to generate delayed or erroneous test results and/or exposure to infectious blood.

Where Was This Sold?

US

About Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

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