FDA Recall Terminated

Bivona Laryngectomy Tube, Cuffless, Silicone, I.D. 9.5 mm, O.D 20.0 mm, Length 85 mm, Mfrd by Smiths Medical Critical Care; REF BOSL1L.

Recall: Z-0378-2007 · Initiated December 15, 2006

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0378-2007
Event Number
37051
Firm
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
FEI Number
1824231
Product Code
KAC
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
December 15, 2006
Posted
January 25, 2007
Terminated
December 4, 2007
Address
5700 W 23rd Ave, Gary, IN, 46406-2617

Description

Bivona Laryngectomy Tube, Cuffless, Silicone, I.D. 9.5 mm, O.D 20.0 mm, Length 85 mm, Mfrd by Smiths Medical Critical Care; REF BOSL1L.

Reason

The label incorrectly states the outer diameter of the tube is 20.0 mm when it is actually 12.0 mm.

Action

Consignees were notified via recall letter dated 12/15/06. Distributors were requested to provide the firm with final user name and address information so that they could notify them of the recall. The firm is advising users that they can either return the product for replacement or continue to use it now that they are aware of the labeling error.

Distribution

Worldwide, including USA, Canada, Netherlands and United Kingdom.

Quantity

117