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Smiths Medical ASD Inc. recalls Tube Tracheostomy and Tube Cuff, Bivona¿ Cuffless Neonatal/Pediatric FlexTend" Tracheostomy Tube (model 60PFS45, lots 39

Recalled March 3, 2021 · FDA recall Z-1145-2021 · Smiths Medical ASD

Hazard
Smiths Medical became aware that three lot numbers of a specific model of Bivona¿ Cuffless FlexTend" Tracheostomy Tube (model 60PFS45, lots 3991171, 3991172, and 3988103) may have been incorrectly packaged with a straight neck flange instead of a V-neck flange. As a result, there is potential for patient injury if an incorrect device or accessory is selected for use. This use could lead to an internal injury resulting from excessive device contact with tissue, or an external patient injury due to external portions of the device pressing into or rubbing against tissue. · FDA Class II
Units
548 units
Sold at
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, and WA.

Description

Smiths Medical became aware that three lot numbers of a specific model of Bivona¿ Cuffless FlexTend" Tracheostomy Tube (model 60PFS45, lots 3991171, 3991172, and 3988103) may have been incorrectly packaged with a straight neck flange instead of a V-neck flange. As a result, there is potential for patient injury if an incorrect device or accessory is selected for use. This use could lead to an internal injury resulting from excessive device contact with tissue, or an external patient injury due to external portions of the device pressing into or rubbing against tissue.

Product
Tube Tracheostomy and Tube Cuff, Bivona¿ Cuffless Neonatal/Pediatric FlexTend" Tracheostomy Tube (model 60PFS45, lots 3991171, 3991172, and 3988103) V Neck Flange 4.5mm - Product Usage: intended to provide direct airway access for a tracheotomized patient for up to 29 days. It may be reprocessed for single-patient use up to 5 times.
Manufacturer(s)
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov

Smiths Medical ASD Inc. recalls Tube Tracheostomy and Tube Cuff, Bivona¿ Cuffless Neonatal/Pediatric FlexTend" Tracheostomy Tube (model 60PFS45, lots 39 | RecallWatchUSA