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smiths medical portex First Breath Adult Nasal Cannula Recalled by Smiths Medical ASD Inc. Due to "Manufactured" and "Use By" labels are transposed incorrectly...

Date: July 6, 2018
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

smiths medical portex First Breath Adult Nasal Cannula, REF 001285, Flared Tips, 213 cm (7 ft.) Tubing, Over-the-Ear Style. Product Usage: For the administration of nasal oxygen and humidity to patients.

Quantity: 2,550 devices

Why Was This Recalled?

"Manufactured" and "Use By" labels are transposed incorrectly suggesting the product expires before it was manufactured.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

Smiths Medical ASD Inc. has 169 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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