Ventilator Recall: Smiths Medical Removes ParaPAC Plus Ventilators due to Loosened or Detached Patient Outlet Connector

Smiths Medical is recalling paraPAC plus P300 and P310 ventilators due to the possibility that the patient outlet connector may loosen or detach, which will impact active ventilation. If the patient outlet connector is loosened or detached it could cause extended interruption of therapy, no ventilation, delay of therapy and reduced tidal volume.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. This recall involves removing certain devices from where they are used or sold. The FDA has identified this recall as the most serious type. This device may cause serious injury or death if you continue to use it. 

Questions?

Customers in the U.S. with questions about this recall should contact Smiths Medical Technical Support at 1-800-241-4002, option 3.