Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. A1272-17 Portex Epidural Mini-pack Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
A1272-17 Portex Epidural Mini-pack
Brand
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Numbers: 104084, 106642, 109225, 110490, 111564, K114323, K122390, K139141, K140940, K144881, K149138, K153136, K159840, K165909, K169546, K177950, K189450, K195968, K209079, K216388, K223346, K501076, K504897, K507099, K510126, K513437, K521324, K523542, K525641, K535225, K537099, K544240, K554384, K582148, K620716, K631306, K632931, K634625, K646389, K646391, K656284, K674392, K683683, K696769, K699269, K704805
Products Sold
Lot Numbers: 104084, 106642, 109225, 110490, 111564, K114323, K122390, K139141, K140940, K144881, K149138, K153136, K159840, K165909, K169546, K177950, K189450, K195968, K209079, K216388, K223346, K501076, K504897, K507099, K510126, K513437, K521324, K523542, K525641, K535225, K537099, K544240, K554384, K582148, K620716, K631306, K632931, K634625, K646389, K646391, K656284, K674392, K683683, K696769, K699269, K704805
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. is recalling A1272-17 Portex Epidural Mini-pack due to Tray may contain holes compromising the sterility of the device. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Tray may contain holes compromising the sterility of the device
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Smiths Medical ASD notffied accounts by letter via UPS or Fedex on November 17, 2005. Customers and dealers are directed to fax back the attached Reply Letter to Smiths Medical, Keene even if the customer/dealer no longer has affected products in inventory
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026