FDA Device recall Z-0071-2019
smiths medical portex First Breath Adult Nasal Cannula, REF 001283, Non-flared Tips, 213 cm (7 ft.) Tubing, Over-the-Ear Style
- FDA Device
- Class III
- terminated
- Published 2018-10-10
On 2018-10-10 the FDA classified a Class III recall of smiths medical portex First Breath Adult Nasal Cannula, REF 001283, Non-flared Tips, 213 cm (7 ft.) Tubing, Over-the-Ear Style by Smiths Medical Asd, citing "Manufactured" and "Use By" labels are transposed incorrectly suggesting the product expires before it was manufactured.
Read the official FDA Device notice
| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0071-2019 |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2018-07-06 |
| Published | 2018-10-10 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Smiths Medical Asd |
| Distribution | US |
Product
smiths medical portex First Breath Adult Nasal Cannula, REF 001283, Non-flared Tips, 213 cm (7 ft.) Tubing, Over-the-Ear Style. Product Usage: For the administration of nasal oxygen and humidity to patients.
Reason
"Manufactured" and "Use By" labels are transposed incorrectly suggesting the product expires before it was manufactured.
Identifiers
| code_info | Lot numbers 1703221A and 1705111A |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0071-2019%22
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