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FDA Devices Critical Class I Ongoing

PORTEX Bivona Tracheostomy Silicone Tube, labeled as: a) 3.0MM FLEXTEND PEDIATRIC STANDARD STRAIGHT TRACH TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFSS30; b) 3.5MM FLEXTEND PEDIATRIC STANDARD STRAIGHT TRACH TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFSS35; c) 4.0MM FLEXTEND PEDIATRIC STANDARD STRAIGHT TRACH TUBE TRACH TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFSS40; d) 4.5MM FLEXTEND PEDIATRIC STANDARD STRAIGHT TRACH TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFSS45; e) 5

Reported: September 4, 2024 Initiated: May 29, 2024 #Z-2601-2024

Product Description

PORTEX Bivona Tracheostomy Silicone Tube, labeled as: a) 3.0MM FLEXTEND PEDIATRIC STANDARD STRAIGHT TRACH TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFSS30; b) 3.5MM FLEXTEND PEDIATRIC STANDARD STRAIGHT TRACH TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFSS35; c) 4.0MM FLEXTEND PEDIATRIC STANDARD STRAIGHT TRACH TUBE TRACH TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFSS40; d) 4.5MM FLEXTEND PEDIATRIC STANDARD STRAIGHT TRACH TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFSS45; e) 5.0MM FLEXTEND PEDIATRIC STANDARD STRAIGHT TRACH TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFSS50; f) 5.5MM FLEXTEND PEDIATRIC STANDARD STRAIGHT TRACH TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFSS55

Reason for Recall

Smiths Medical has identified that the securement flange of specific lots of the Bivona Neonatal/Pediatric and Adult Tracheostomy products may tear because of a manufacturing defect.

Details

Recalling Firm
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution.
Location
Minneapolis, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
PORTEX Bivona Tracheostomy Silicone Tube, labeled as: a) 3.0MM FLEXTEND PEDIATRIC STANDARD STRAIGHT TRACH TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFSS30; b) 3.5MM FLEXTEND PEDIATRIC STANDARD STRAIGHT TRACH TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFSS35; c) 4.0MM FLEXTEND PEDIATRIC STANDARD STRAIGHT TRACH TUBE TRACH TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFSS40; d) 4.5MM FLEXTEND PEDIATRIC STANDARD STRAIGHT TRACH TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFSS45; e) 5.0MM FLEXTEND PEDIATRIC STANDARD STRAIGHT TRACH TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFSS50; f) 5.5MM FLEXTEND PEDIATRIC STANDARD STRAIGHT TRACH TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFSS55. Recalled by Smiths Medical ASD Inc..
Why was this product recalled?
Smiths Medical has identified that the securement flange of specific lots of the Bivona Neonatal/Pediatric and Adult Tracheostomy products may tear because of a manufacturing defect.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 4, 2024. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-2601-2024.