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
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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