Bivona Neonatal Tracheostomy Tubes recalled due to defective securement flanges
Smiths Medical recalls specific lots of PORTEX Bivona neonatal and pediatric tracheostomy tubes due to manufacturing defects in the securement flange that may 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 classified this as a Class I recall, indicating a serious health hazard or possibility of death. The defective securement flange on a critical airway device poses significant risk to patients dependent on tracheostomy tubes. No deaths or injuries have been reported to date.
Plain-English summary
Smiths Medical has identified a manufacturing defect in the securement flange of specific lots of the PORTEX Bivona Neonatal/Pediatric and Adult Tracheostomy Tubes (Product Code 67N040, UDI/DI 15021312006230). The defective flange may tear, potentially compromising the tube's ability to remain securely positioned in the patient's airway.
This recall affects patients with the following serial numbers: 3877658, 3901313, 3923737, 3936563, 3942521, 3965334, 4016051, 4331550, 4334880, 4352757, 4362870, 4369535, 4380068. The product has been distributed worldwide.
Patients who use affected tracheostomy tubes should contact their healthcare provider or Smiths Medical for guidance on replacement or corrective action.
The recalled product
- Product
- PORTEX Bivona Tracheostomy Silicone Tube, labeled as: TTS NEONATAL TRACHY TUBE 4.0MMTIGHT TO SHAFT CUFF , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 67N040
- Manufacturer
- Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
- Hazard
- manufacturing-defect
- flange-tear
- airway-compromise
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 (15)
- UDI/DI 15021312006230
- Product Code/List Number/Item Code 67N040
- Serial Numbers: 3877658
- 3901313
- 3923737
- 3936563
- 3942521
- 3965334
- 4016051
- 4331550
- 4334880
- 4352757
- 4362870
- 4369535
- 4380068
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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