Portex Tracheal Intubation Stylet (2021-07-29)

Starting date:

July 29, 2021

Posting date:

August 19, 2021

Type of communication:

Medical Device Recall

Subcategory:

Medical Device

Hazard classification:

Type II

Source of recall:

Health Canada

Issue:

Medical Devices

Audience:

General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals

Identification number:

RA-76255

Last updated: 2021-08-19

• Reason
• Affected products

Affected Products 

Portex Tracheal Intubation Stylet

Reason

Smiths Medical became aware that one lot of Portex® Tracheal Intubation Stylets 335mm, Model Number 100/120/200, incorrectly contained Portex® Tracheal Intubation Stylets 365mm, Model Number 100/120/300. In the event that an incorrect tracheostomy stylet is not identified prior to use, a potential delay in placement may result.

Affected products