Device recall: smiths medical portex Venn Reusable Tracheal Tube Introducer, 15Ch x 60cm, REF 14-504-17 and REF 14-504-17JP
Class II FDA enforcement event 95605. Recall start date: . Status in the FDA record: Ongoing.
Reason for recall, in the words of FDA
Smiths Medical has identified a potential for ingress of fluid into the device during reprocessing. The ingress takes place at the rear of the device between the end cap and the tube. This could lead to staining of the device or allowing the fluid to remain in the device. In addition, the Hypochlorite Solution (200ppm) and the 4% Acetic Acid disinfectants recommended in the IFU may be inadequate…
Class II, in the words of FDA
a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. started this device recall on 28 Oct 2024. The firm address in the FDA record is in Minneapolis, MN. FDA put the recall in Class II. FDA event 95605 has 3 product records. The first FDA enforcement report date is 4 Dec 2024. The record gives the status Ongoing.
It is important to note that most of the time recall classifications are determined after the recalling firm provides all of the information needed to determine the risk posed to public health. The classification and posting in the FDA Enforcement Report should not be seen as an expansion or change to a firm’s voluntary public warning.
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Distribution
In the words of FDA.
Worldwide distribution.
Recalling firm
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc., Minneapolis, MN.
Recalling firm: The firm that the FDA record names for a recall.
FDA records how the recall started: Voluntary: Firm initiated.
Products
3 product records in the event.
| Recall number | Product | Quantity | Class | Status | Report date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-0527-2025 | smiths medical portex Venn Reusable Tracheal Tube Introducer, 15Ch x 60cm, REF 14-504-17 and REF 14-504-17JP | 142327 units | Class II | Ongoing | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Z-0528-2025 | smiths medical PORTEX Tracheal Tube Exchange Guide, 15Ch x 70cm, REF 14-504-68 and REF 14-504-68JP | 10,223 units | Class II | Ongoing | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Z-0529-2025 | smiths medical PORTEX Tracheal Tube Exchange Guide, 10Ch x 70cm, REF 14-504-76 | 12282 units | Class II | Ongoing | 4 Dec 2024 |
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Class II: The middle of the three FDA recall classes.
The event in context
- Device events that started in 2024
- 970
- Share of these events in Class II
- 87%
- Product records in this event
- 3Median of the firm: 1
- Events of the firm on the register
- 108
Other events of the firm
Official channels
- FDA enforcement report Z-0527-2025The FDA record of the first product of this event.
- FDA: recalls, market withdrawals and safety alertsThe recall notices on the FDA site.
- FDA MedWatchThe FDA safety reporting program for drugs and medical devices.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. FDA enforcement event 95605. https://recallregister.com/fda/ii/95605/. Source: openFDA enforcement reports. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- openFDA device enforcement reports
- Licence
- CC0 1.0
- Export date
- 28 Sep 2026
- Newest FDA report date on the register
- 23 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Where was the product distributed?
- The FDA record gives this distribution:
Worldwide distribution.
- What quantity of product is in FDA event 95605?
- The event has 3 product records. The first record gives this quantity:
142327 units
- How did the recall start?
- The FDA record says:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
- How many device recalls of 2024 have the same class?
- 87% of the 970 device events that started in 2024 are in Class II.