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FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

Portex Unit Dose 15 ml Normal Saline ¿

Reported: February 13, 2019 Initiated: September 5, 2017 #Z-0720-2019

Product Description

Portex Unit Dose 15 ml Normal Saline ¿

Reason for Recall

Lack of sterility assurance: leaking containers which could lead to exposure to infectious agents.

Details

Units Affected
357,552
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) to states of: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, including PR; and countries of: Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, Chile, Cyprus, Ecuador, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, and Switzerland.
Location
Vernon Hills, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Portex Unit Dose 15 ml Normal Saline ¿. Recalled by Medex Cardio-Pulmonary Inc., d.b.a. Smiths Medical Company. Units affected: 357,552.
Why was this product recalled?
Lack of sterility assurance: leaking containers which could lead to exposure to infectious agents.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 13, 2019. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-0720-2019.