| Subject: | Smiths Medical Issues Urgent Device Recall Of Portex Pediatric-Sized Tracheal Tubes |
| Category: | Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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| Published: | Fri, 11 Sep 2009 - 04:00 pm |
| Smiths Medical has announced a nationwide voluntary recall of Portex Uncuffed Pediatric-Sized Tracheal Tubes (sizes 2.5, 3.0 and 3.5 mm) manufactured before September 2009.According to the manufacturer, a small number of tubes were manufactured with internal diameters slightly smaller than indicated on the labeling, which may create the potential for the clinician to experience difficulty passing through or withdrawing the suction catheter. The health consequences that may result from use of... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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