Medical device shortage: Portex Connector with Side Port

The Portex Connector With Side Port is currently reported as a medical device shortage through the Interim Order to help prevent or alleviate shortages in relation to COVID-19. For a full list of shortages, refer to the medical device shortages: list of shortages.

Posted on 2021-01-09

Type of report

Actual medical device shortage

Name of medical device (including any component, accessory, consumable material or part that is in shortage, including the model name) if applicable

The Portex Connector With Side Port

Other names (for example trade name), if applicable

n/a

Package description (for example, packaging formats, sizes, quantities)

Box of 50

Class of medical device (I, II, III or IV), if known

Class II

Device identifier(s) (for example, serial number, catalogue number, part number, model number, or unique device identifier)

Medical device licence number (for Class II, III and IV), if known

6007

Single use product

Yes

Manufacturer’s name

Smiths Medical Inc.

Manufacturer’s mailing address

6000 Nathan Lane
Minneapolis, MN
USA

Reason for shortage

Delay in shipping of a medical device

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