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FDA Devices Critical Class I Ongoing

PORTEX Bivona Tracheostomy Silicone Tube, labeled as: a) PAED. TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 2.5MM STANDARD FLEXTEND PLUS , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFS25; b) PAED. TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 3.0MM STANDARD FLEXTEND PLUS , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFS30; c) PAED. TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 3.5MM STANDARD FLEXTEND PLUS , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFS35; d) PAED. TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 4.0MM STANDARD FLEXTEND PLUS , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFS40; e) PAED. TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE

Reported: September 4, 2024 Initiated: May 29, 2024 #Z-2599-2024

Product Description

PORTEX Bivona Tracheostomy Silicone Tube, labeled as: a) PAED. TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 2.5MM STANDARD FLEXTEND PLUS , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFS25; b) PAED. TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 3.0MM STANDARD FLEXTEND PLUS , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFS30; c) PAED. TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 3.5MM STANDARD FLEXTEND PLUS , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFS35; d) PAED. TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 4.0MM STANDARD FLEXTEND PLUS , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFS40; e) PAED. TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 4.5MM STANDARD FLEXTEND PLUS , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFS45; f) PAED. TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 5.0MM STANDARD FLEXTEND PLUS , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFS50; g) PAED. TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 5.5MM STANDARD FLEXTEND PLUS , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFS55

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 2.5MM STANDARD FLEXTEND PLUS , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFS25; b) PAED. TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 3.0MM STANDARD FLEXTEND PLUS , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFS30; c) PAED. TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 3.5MM STANDARD FLEXTEND PLUS , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFS35; d) PAED. TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 4.0MM STANDARD FLEXTEND PLUS , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFS40; e) PAED. TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 4.5MM STANDARD FLEXTEND PLUS , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFS45; f) PAED. TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 5.0MM STANDARD FLEXTEND PLUS , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFS50; g) PAED. TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 5.5MM STANDARD FLEXTEND PLUS , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60PFS55. 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-2599-2024.