FDA Recall Open, Classified

PORTEX Bivona Tracheostomy Silicone Tube, labeled as: a) 3.0MM FLEXTEND NEO STRAIGHT TRACH TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60NFPS30; b) 3.5MM FLEXTEND NEO STRAIGHT TRACH TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60NFPS35; c) 4.0MM FLEXTEND NEO STRAIGHT TRACH TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60NFPS40

Recall: Z-2594-2024 · Initiated May 29, 2024

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2594-2024
Event Number
94852
Firm
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
FEI Number
3012307300
Product Code
BTO
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
May 29, 2024
Posted
August 23, 2024
Address
6000 Nathan Ln N, Minneapolis, MN, 55442-1690

Description

PORTEX Bivona Tracheostomy Silicone Tube, labeled as: a) 3.0MM FLEXTEND NEO STRAIGHT TRACH TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60NFPS30; b) 3.5MM FLEXTEND NEO STRAIGHT TRACH TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60NFPS35; c) 4.0MM FLEXTEND NEO STRAIGHT TRACH TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60NFPS40

Reason

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.

Action

Smiths Medical issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE NOTIFICATION to its consignees on 05/29/2024 via letter. The notice explained the issue with the device, potential risk and requested the following: "Customer Required Actions: When using the device, all instructions, including warning and cautions contained in the Instructions for Use Documentation must be followed with heightened awareness. Please complete the following actions listed below: 1. Check all inventory locations within your institution for the affected catalog numbers listed in the notification and discontinue use. Discard all affected products following your institution s process for discarding. If discarding is not immediately possible at your facility, then the product should be quarantined until disposal. 2. Share this notification with all potential users of the devices to ensure they are aware of this notification and proposed mitigations. If the devices are used at another location, please ensure this communication is delivered there. 3. Complete and return the attached Customer Response Form to [email protected] within 10 days of receipt to acknowledge your understanding of this notification. Please contact your local representative for assistance with replacement product and/or credit. 3. DISTRIBUTORS: If you have distributed potentially affected products to your customers, please immediately forward this notice to them. Request that they complete the response form and return it to [email protected]" Questions: Global Complaint Management - 1-(866)-216-8806 or US: [email protected] Customer Service: [email protected] or 1-(800)-258-5361

Distribution

Worldwide distribution.

Quantity

36219 units