PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Critical Class I Ongoing

PORTEX Bivona Tracheostomy Silicone Tube, labeled as: a) PAED. TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 4.0MM FLEXTEND PLUS, Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFP40; b) PAED. TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 4.0MM FLEXTEND PLUS, Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFP45; c) PAED. TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 5.0MM FLEXTEND PLUS , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFP50; d) PAED. TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 5.5MM FLEXTEND PLUS , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFP55

Reported: September 4, 2024 Initiated: May 29, 2024 #Z-2596-2024

Product Description

PORTEX Bivona Tracheostomy Silicone Tube, labeled as: a) PAED. TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 4.0MM FLEXTEND PLUS, Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFP40; b) PAED. TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 4.0MM FLEXTEND PLUS, Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFP45; c) PAED. TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 5.0MM FLEXTEND PLUS , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFP50; d) PAED. TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 5.5MM FLEXTEND PLUS , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFP55

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) PAED. TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 4.0MM FLEXTEND PLUS, Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFP40; b) PAED. TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 4.0MM FLEXTEND PLUS, Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFP45; c) PAED. TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 5.0MM FLEXTEND PLUS , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFP50; d) PAED. TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 5.5MM FLEXTEND PLUS , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFP55. 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-2596-2024.