Portex 4599P-1Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 20351688028638), received between Feb 20, 2026 and Feb 20, 2026 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Leak/Splash” (2 reports).

1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.

30 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K952516); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Recalls naming this device

1. Sep 6, 2023Open, Classified

   The complaint involved the absence of a component called "ASM Filter-Pro ABG SYR CAP" from the packaging of Pro-Vent Arterial Blood Sampling (ABG) Kits. Specifically, this issue affected a total of 31,900 kits under the FGSKU# 4599P-1 and Lot# 4331283. Tubes without caps have the potential to generate delayed or erroneous test results and/or exposure to infectious blood.

   Z-0141-2024 · Root cause: Process control · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionFeb 20, 2026Leak/Splash

  IT WAS STATED THAT THEY RECEIVED MULTIPLE TAPS FOR THE SYRINGE CAP COMING OFF IN ROUTE TO THE LAB. IT WAS THE PURPLE TOP TUBES. LAB HAD TO BE REDRAWN. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AND THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24400971 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 20, 2026Leak/Splash

  IT WAS STATED THAT THEY RECEIVED MULTIPLE TAPS FOR THE SYRINGE CAP COMING OFF IN ROUTE TO THE LAB. THE SYRINGE WITH THE CAP IN THE ABG (MARS#125812). LAB HAD TO BE REDRAWN. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AND THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24400953 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K952516. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-1100-2026 · Dec 19, 2025 · Open, Classified
  Pulsator Arterial Blood Sampling Kit, Item Numbers 4044EG-1 4080P-2 4084P-1 4080PE 4080PG
• Z-1715-2020 · Jan 7, 2020 · Terminated
  Portex LineDraw Arterial Blood Sampling Syringe with Dry Lithium Heparin for Gases and Electrolytes
• Z-1716-2020 · Jan 7, 2020 · Terminated
  Portex ProVent Arterial Blood Sampling Kit with Dry Lithium Heparin for Gases and Electrolytes
• Z-0842-2019 · Jun 22, 2018 · Terminated
  Aplicare Povidone Iodine Prep Pads packaged within Portex Pro-Vent Arterial Blood Sampling Kit with Dry Lithium Heparin for Gases and Electrolytes, models 4589P-1, 4591EG-1, 4591P-
• Z-0843-2019 · Jun 22, 2018 · Terminated
  Aplicare Povidone Iodine Prep Pads packaged within Portex Pulsator Arterial Blood Sampling Kit with Liquid Sodium Heparin, models 4037NP-1, 4039-1, 4039EG-1, 4044EG-1, 4044P-1, 405
• Z-1028-2015 · Dec 17, 2014 · Terminated
  Portex Anaerobic Pulsator Arterial Blood Sampling Kit, with Liquid Sodium Heparin for Gases and Electrolytes. Reorder Number: G1392 Product Usage: The Arterial Blood Sampling
• Z-1186-2014 · Nov 22, 2013 · Terminated
  4042E: 3 mL Line Draw, Luer lock syringe (heparin concentration: 23.5 I.U. per mL) with Filter-Pro device (for sale in Europe only) Arterial Blood Sampling Line Draw Syringes are
• Z-1184-2014 · Nov 22, 2013 · Terminated
  4043W-2: 3 mL Line Draw, Luer slip syringe (heparin concentration: 23.5 I.U. per mL) with Filter-Pro device, syringe tip cap and 6 mL Luer slip syringe Arterial Blood Sampling Li
• Z-1191-2014 · Nov 22, 2013 · Terminated
  G1777: Umbilical (2) 3 mL Line Draw, Luer lock syringes (heparin concentration: 23.5 I.U. per mL) with Filter-Pro devices and (2) Needle-Pro Devices with 22G x 1needles Arterial
• Z-1192-2014 · Nov 22, 2013 · Terminated
  G2001: 3 mL Line Draw, Luer slip syringe (heparin concentration: 23.5 I.U. per mL) with Filter-Pro device, Needle-Pro Device and 23G x 1 needle Arterial Blood Sampling Line Draw S
• Z-1190-2014 · Nov 22, 2013 · Terminated
  G1762: 3 mL Line Draw, Luer lock syringe (heparin concentration: 23.5 I.U. per mL) with Filter-Pro device, syringe tip cap, and 5 mL Luer lock syringe Arterial Blood Sampling Line
• Z-1188-2014 · Nov 22, 2013 · Terminated
  G1469J: 3 mL Line Draw, Luer slip syringe (heparin concentration: 23.5 I.U. per mL) with Filter-Pro device (for sale in Japan only) Arterial Blood Sampling Line Draw Syringes are
• Z-1181-2014 · Nov 22, 2013 · Terminated
  4042-2: 3 mL Line Draw, Luer lock syringe (heparin concentration: 23.5 I.U. per mL) with Filter-Pro device Arterial Blood Sampling Line Draw Syringes are sterile, single-use devi
• Z-1180-2014 · Nov 22, 2013 · Terminated
  4040-2: Umbilical 3 mL Line Draw, Luer lock syringe (heparin concentration: 23.5 I.U. per mL) with Filter-Pro device, 22g x 1 needle, and Point-Lok needle safety device Arterial B
• Z-1187-2014 · Nov 22, 2013 · Terminated
  4043E: 3 mL Line Draw, Luer slip syringe (heparin concentration: 23.5 I.U. per mL) with Filter-Pro device (for sale in Europe only) Arterial Blood Sampling Line Draw Syringes are

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