PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Critical Class I Ongoing

PORTEX Bivona Tracheostomy Silicone Tube, labeled as: a) PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 2.5mm TTS FLEXTEND V NECK, Product Code/List Number/Item Code 67PFS25; b) PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 3.0mm TTS FLEXTEND V NECK , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 67PFS30; c) PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 3.5mm TTS FLEXTEND V NECK , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 67PFS35; d) PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 4.0mm TTS FLEXTEND V NECK , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 67PFS40; e) PEDIATRIC TRACHEOS

Reported: September 4, 2024 Initiated: May 29, 2024 #Z-2613-2024

Product Description

PORTEX Bivona Tracheostomy Silicone Tube, labeled as: a) PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 2.5mm TTS FLEXTEND V NECK, Product Code/List Number/Item Code 67PFS25; b) PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 3.0mm TTS FLEXTEND V NECK , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 67PFS30; c) PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 3.5mm TTS FLEXTEND V NECK , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 67PFS35; d) PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 4.0mm TTS FLEXTEND V NECK , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 67PFS40; e) PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 4.5mm TTS FLEXTEND V NECK , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 67PFS45; f) PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 5.0mm TTS FLEXTEND V NECK , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 67PFS50; g) PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 5.5mm TTS FLEXTEND V NECK , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 67PFS55

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) PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 2.5mm TTS FLEXTEND V NECK, Product Code/List Number/Item Code 67PFS25; b) PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 3.0mm TTS FLEXTEND V NECK , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 67PFS30; c) PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 3.5mm TTS FLEXTEND V NECK , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 67PFS35; d) PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 4.0mm TTS FLEXTEND V NECK , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 67PFS40; e) PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 4.5mm TTS FLEXTEND V NECK , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 67PFS45; f) PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 5.0mm TTS FLEXTEND V NECK , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 67PFS50; g) PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 5.5mm TTS FLEXTEND V NECK , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 67PFS55. 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-2613-2024.