PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Portex LineDraw Arterial Blood Sampling Syringe with Dry Lithium Heparin for Gases and Electrolytes

Reported: April 22, 2020 Initiated: January 7, 2020 #Z-1715-2020

Product Description

Portex LineDraw Arterial Blood Sampling Syringe with Dry Lithium Heparin for Gases and Electrolytes

Reason for Recall

Portex Pro-Vent and LineDraw Arterial Blood Sampling syringes may have broken luers.

Details

Recalling Firm
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Units Affected
720,100 total devices
Distribution
USA: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI,MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA. Int'l: CA, DE, AU.
Location
Keene, NH

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Portex LineDraw Arterial Blood Sampling Syringe with Dry Lithium Heparin for Gases and Electrolytes. Recalled by Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.. Units affected: 720,100 total devices.
Why was this product recalled?
Portex Pro-Vent and LineDraw Arterial Blood Sampling syringes may have broken luers.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 22, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1715-2020.