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# Smiths Medical Recalls PneuPac Ventilator Kits
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/smiths-medical-recalls-pneupac-ventilator-kits/
- Published: 2024-04-04T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T14:27:23.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: Drugs, #legacy-id-D5156713

Smiths Medical is recalling its PneuPac paraPAC Plus 300 and 310 Ventilator Kits after receiving reports that the device may intermittently provide continuous positive gas flow instead of the intended cycling like human breathing when it is switched to the “ventilate” operating mode. “This non-cycling and continuous positive gas flow when in cycling mode is a malfunction that prevents the ventilator from functioning properly,” a [recall notice](https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/smiths-medical-asd-recalls-pneupac-parapac-plus-300-and-310-ventilator-kits-malfunction-causing-non?utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fsource=govdelivery) says, adding that patients may not receive the right amount of ventilation or enough oxygen (hypoventilation) when the device is malfunctioning. It may also cause a complete or partial airway obstruction, which could lead to a serious injury or death. To date, Smiths has reported 177 adverse events including 8 reports of serious injury related to the issue.