Bivona FT17AN40NGE057NRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 15019517093292), received between May 2, 2019 and Oct 14, 2022 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Defective Device” (2 reports).

1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K923878); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionOct 14, 2022Inflation Problem; Inflation Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CUFF WAS TESTED PRIOR TO INSERTION AND IT WOULD NOT FILL UP. NO PATIENT INJURY WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15611788 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 2, 2019Defective Device; Defective Device

  IT WAS REPORTED THE FLANGE OF THE TRACHEOSTOMY (TRACH) TUBE WAS TORN. SUBSEQUENTLY, A TRACH CHANGE OUT WAS REQUIRED. NO ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8575364 ↗
• InjuryMay 2, 2019Defective Device; Defective Device

  IT WAS REPORTED THE FLANGE OF THE TRACHEOSTOMY (TRACH) TUBE WAS TORN. SUBSEQUENTLY, A TRACH CHANGE OUT WAS REQUIRED. NO ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8575275 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K923878. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-0260-2007 · Nov 17, 2006 · Terminated
  Custom 5.5 mm Bivona Uncuffed Hyperflex Tracheostomy Tube, I.D. 5.5 mm, O.D. 8.0 mm, length 4.75 mm, Mfrd by Smiths Medical Critical Care; REF HU05JS55NNA112S.