The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2589-2024·Announced 2024-09-04

Bivona Tracheostomy Tubes Recalled Due to Securement Flange Tear Risk

Smiths Medical is recalling specific lots of PORTEX Bivona Tracheostomy Tubes because a manufacturing defect may cause the securement flange to tear.

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 classification requires a minimum severity of 4; however, no deaths, hospitalizations, or injuries have been reported in the source, so the score remains 4 rather than 5.

Plain-English summary

Smiths Medical ASD Inc. is recalling specific lots of PORTEX Bivona Tracheostomy Silicone Tubes. The recalled products include three sizes of AIRE-CUF TRACHY TUBE: 6.0MM Mid-Range, 7.0MM Mid-Range, and 8.0MM Mid-Range. Approximately 25,283 units have been distributed worldwide.

The reason for the recall is a manufacturing defect identified in the securement flange. The flange may tear in affected units.

The recalled product

Product
PORTEX Bivona Tracheostomy Silicone Tube, labeled as: a) AIRE-CUF TRACHY TUBE 6.0MM MID-RANGE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 750160; b) AIRE-CUF TRACHY TUBE 7.0MM MID-RANGE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 750170; c) AIRE-CUF TRACHY TUBE 8.0MM MID-RANGE , Produc
Manufacturer
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Hazard
  • flange-tear
  • manufacturing-defect

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 15021312006407
  • Product Code/List Number/Item Code 750160
  • lot Numbers: 3790021
  • 3797124
  • 3797136
  • 3797137
  • 3800590
  • 3801380
  • 3801381
  • 3827984
  • 3827985
  • 3827986
  • 3839579
  • 3845047
  • 3889987
  • 3889988
  • 3889989
  • 3889990
  • 3889991
  • 3889992

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.