FDA Says Smiths Medical Recalls Parapac Plus Ventilators Due To Loosened Patient Outlet Connector, One Injury And One Death Reported, Classified As Most Serious Recall
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Smiths Medical has recalled its Parapac Plus ventilators due to a loosened patient outlet connector, which has resulted in one injury and one death. The FDA has classified this as the most serious type of recall.
September 20, 2024 | 2:33 pm
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Smiths Medical, a subsidiary of ICU Medical (ICUI), has recalled Parapac Plus ventilators due to a critical defect causing one injury and one death. The FDA has classified this as the most serious recall.
The recall of a medical device due to a defect that has caused injury and death is likely to negatively impact ICU Medical's stock in the short term. The FDA's classification as the most serious recall adds to the potential negative sentiment.
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