Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-1641-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2014.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Portex Low Dead Space Connector with Sideport, 3.5mm Product Usage: The connector is used to attach the endotracheal tube to the patient breathing circuit. The low dead space connector minimizes mechanical dead space and subsequent carbon dioxide rebreathing. The connector's sideport permits access for administration of artificial surfactant, airway pressure monitoring, gas sampling, and instillation of sterile saline for airway leakage.

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: April 10, 2014

Date Posted: June 18, 2014

Recall Number: Z-1641-2014

Event ID: 67991

Reason for Recall:

One lot of 3.0mm sized Connectors, Product Reorder No. 10035-05PS, Lot No. 2553426 were placed in packages labeled as size 3.5mm.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 100 devices

Code Information:

Lot or Serial No: 2553426

Distribution Pattern:

US distribution in the state of North Carolina.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated