Smiths Medical Bivona Tracheostomy Tubes Recalled for Flange Tear Risk
Smiths Medical is recalling PORTEX Bivona Tracheostomy Tubes due to a manufacturing defect that may cause the securement flange to tear. Affected lots include neonatal, pediatric, and adult sizes distributed worldwide with 177,340 units impacted.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I recall classification establishes a minimum severity score of 4. No reported illnesses, injuries, or deaths are documented in the source, which prevents elevation to Critical (5). The defect involves a critical airway device component, warranting Severe classification.
Plain-English summary
Smiths Medical ASD Inc. is recalling specific lots of PORTEX Bivona Tracheostomy Silicone Tubes (7.0mm and 8.0mm sizes with tight-to-shaft cuffs) due to a manufacturing defect. The securement flange on affected units may tear, potentially compromising the tube's attachment to the patient.
The defect affects 177,340 units distributed worldwide. Two product variants are included: the 7.0mm TTS Tracheostomy Tube (Product Code 670170) and the 8.0mm TTS Tracheostomy Tube (Product Code 670180). Multiple lot numbers spanning production periods are affected, as detailed by the manufacturer.
Healthcare providers and patients who use these devices should immediately check whether their products are from the affected lots using the manufacturer's lot number listings. If a product is on the recall list, discontinue use and contact Smiths Medical for a replacement. Patients who have used affected devices and experienced any complications should consult their healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- PORTEX Bivona Tracheostomy Silicone Tube, labeled as: a) TTS TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 7.0MM TIGHT TO SHAFT CUFF, Product Code/List Number/Item Code 670170; b) TTS TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 8.0MM TIGHT TO SHAFT CUFF 1/EA, Product Code/List Number/Item Code 670180
- Manufacturer
- Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
- Hazard
- device-defect
- flange-tear
- airway-risk
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (20)
- a) UDI/DI 15021312006056. Product Code/List Number/Item Code 670170
- Lot Numbers: 3774400
- 3774401
- 3774402
- 3774406
- 3774411
- 3774412
- 3774413
- 3778527
- 3778528
- 3778529
- 3778530
- 3778531
- 3778532
- 3778533
- 3778534
- 3778535
- 3782488
- 3782489
- 3782490
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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