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FDA Devices Critical Class I Ongoing

PORTEX Bivona Tracheostomy Silicone Tube, labeled as: a) 2.5 UNCUFFED NEONATAL TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60SN025; b) 3.0 UNCUFFED NEONATAL TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60SN030; c) 3.5 UNCUFFED NEONATAL TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60SN035; d) 4.0 UNCUFFED NEONATAL TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60SN040; e) 2.5 UNCUFFED PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Cod

Reported: September 4, 2024 Initiated: May 29, 2024 #Z-2602-2024

Product Description

PORTEX Bivona Tracheostomy Silicone Tube, labeled as: a) 2.5 UNCUFFED NEONATAL TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60SN025; b) 3.0 UNCUFFED NEONATAL TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60SN030; c) 3.5 UNCUFFED NEONATAL TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60SN035; d) 4.0 UNCUFFED NEONATAL TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60SN040; e) 2.5 UNCUFFED PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60SP025; f) 3.0 UNCUFFED PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60SP030; g) 3.5 UNCUFFED PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60SP035; h) 4.0 UNCUFFED PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60SP040; i) 4.5 UNCUFFED PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60SP045; j) 5.0 UNCUFFED PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60SP050; k) 5.5 UNCUFFED PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60SP055

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) 2.5 UNCUFFED NEONATAL TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60SN025; b) 3.0 UNCUFFED NEONATAL TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60SN030; c) 3.5 UNCUFFED NEONATAL TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60SN035; d) 4.0 UNCUFFED NEONATAL TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60SN040; e) 2.5 UNCUFFED PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60SP025; f) 3.0 UNCUFFED PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60SP030; g) 3.5 UNCUFFED PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60SP035; h) 4.0 UNCUFFED PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60SP040; i) 4.5 UNCUFFED PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60SP045; j) 5.0 UNCUFFED PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60SP050; k) 5.5 UNCUFFED PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60SP055. 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-2602-2024.