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# Smiths Medical Recalls Endotracheal Tube
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/smiths-medical-recalls-endotracheal-tube/
- Published: 2025-03-13T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T14:55:19.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: Devices, #legacy-id-D5158823

Smiths Medical has recalled its Portex Endotracheal Tube because some devices have a smaller diameter than expected and may result in inadequate ventilation to patients. According to a [recall notice](https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=212450&ref=fdaweb.com), patients may experience hypoxia, underdose, or cardiopulmonary collapse if an affected device is used. FDA has identified the issue as being related to “process change controls.” To date, Smiths Medical has received eight reports of serious injury that are potentially related to the issue, the notice says.