FDA Device

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.

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.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Distribution of the "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE" dated 01/29/2021 during the week of January 18, 2021.

Products

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 pro
Brand
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
UPC
model 60PFS45, lots 3991171 (202 units), 3991172 (117 units), and 3988103 (229 units).

Units Affected

548 units