Smiths Medical ASD, Inc Portex Tracheal Tube Guide 15 Fr, non-sterile Catalog Number: 153013 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Portex Tracheal Tube Guide 15 Fr, non-sterile Catalog Number: 153013
Brand
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Number: K221961
Products Sold
Lot Number: K221961
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc is recalling Portex Tracheal Tube Guide 15 Fr, non-sterile Catalog Number: 153013 due to Tracheal tube guide mislabeled as a 15 Fr instead of a 10 Fr. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Tracheal tube guide mislabeled as a 15 Fr instead of a 10 Fr
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Smiths Medical notified consignees by letter dated 1/26/04 by FedEx. Customers are requested to inspect their inventory for the size. Incorrectly labeled product is to be returned for credit or replacement. Customers and dealers are directed to fax back the attached Reply Letter.
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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
CA, CO, FL, GA, IN, MD, MA, MI, NH, NY, NC, TX, WA
Page updated: Jan 10, 2026