FDA Device recall Z-0719-2019
Portex Unit Dose 5 ml Normal Saline (0.9%)¿¿¿¿ ¿
- FDA Device
- Class I
- terminated
- Published 2019-02-13
On 2019-02-13 the FDA classified a Class I recall of Portex Unit Dose 5 ml Normal Saline (0.9%)¿¿¿¿ ¿ by Medex Cardio Pulmonary D B A Smiths Medical, citing lack of sterility assurance: leaking containers which could lead to exposure to infectious agents.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0719-2019 |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2017-09-05 |
| Published | 2019-02-13 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC |
| Company | Medex Cardio Pulmonary D B A Smiths Medical |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Portex Unit Dose 5 ml Normal Saline (0.9%)¿¿¿¿ ¿
Reason
Lack of sterility assurance: leaking containers which could lead to exposure to infectious agents.
Identifiers
| code_info | Model # R0059 Lot Number: ¿B360 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0719-2019%22
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