Recall Z-1145-2021— Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

Name: FDA recall Z-1145-2021
Creator: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Published: 2021-01-18

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Smiths Medical ASD Inc., initiated 2021-01-18, terminated 2022-12-20. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K944178. 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.. Reason: 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..

Recalling firm: Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2021-01-18
Terminated: 2022-12-20
Firm location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K944178 — BIVONA FLEXTEND PEDIATRIC & NEONATAL TRACHEOSTROMY TUBESBivona Medical Technologies·cleared 1994-10-27

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

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.

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