CLASS I Device recall · Reported 3 Sep 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report

4001PS Neonatal/Paed.Intubation Kit Murphy recalled

Smiths Medical ASD is recalling 4001PS Neonatal/Paed.Intubation Kit Murphy, LDS Conn Pediatric Endotracheal Intubation Kit, distributed in 41 states. The recall was initiated on 7 Jul 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesLot Numbers: 2470635, 2453453, 2443370, 2438608, 2412131, 2394050, 2380339, 2380338, 2376475, 2361590, 2352067, 2322810, 2271334, 2260548, 2223901, 2208177, 2202236, 2191909, 2161059, 2077168, 2042400, 12050
Quantity recalled135,518 (110,246 nationwide)

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2536-2014
FDA event ID
68739
Recalling firm
Smiths Medical ASD, Keene, NH
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
7 Jul 2014
FDA classified
28 Aug 2014
Reported
3 Sep 2014
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Other Reasons

Timeline

7 Jul 2014Recall initiated by company
28 Aug 2014Classified by FDA+52 days
3 Sep 2014Published in enforcement report+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

The tube fastener on the ET Tube Holder may compress the tracheal tube when used which may cause difficulty when locking the ET Tube Holder in place or difficulty when passing a suction catheter.

Product as listed by the FDA

4001PS Neonatal/Paed.Intubation Kit 2.5mm Murphy, LDS 15mm Conn Pediatric Endotracheal Intubation Kit

Where it was distributed

Worldwide Distribution - USA including AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and Internationally to CA, CY, GB, IE, IT, JE, KW, MT, PL, RU, SA, ZA.

AlaskaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaIowaIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMichiganMinnesotaMissouri

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

The tube fastener on the ET Tube Holder may compress the tracheal tube when used which may cause difficulty when locking the ET Tube Holder in place or difficulty when passing a suction catheter.

Which lots are affected?

Lot Numbers: 2470635, 2453453, 2443370, 2438608, 2412131, 2394050, 2380339, 2380338, 2376475, 2361590, 2352067, 2322810, 2271334, 2260548, 2223901, 2208177, 2202236, 2191909, 2161059, 2077168, 2042400, 12050

Where was it sold?

Worldwide Distribution - USA including AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and Internationally to CA, CY, GB, IE, IT, JE, KW, MT, PL, RU, SA, ZA.

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

5 other products · FDA event 68739

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is H4051 Endo Tube Holder, Pedi Pediatric Endotracheal Intubation Kit recalled.

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