Bivona FT18FN50NGF034NRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 15019517154603), received between Oct 17, 2019 and Oct 17, 2019 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Inflation Problem” (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 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionOct 17, 2019Inflation Problem; Inflation Problem

  INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED INDICATING THAT THE CUFF TO A SMITHS MEDICAL PORTEX BIVONA FLEXTEND¿ TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE WAS UNABLE TO BE FILLED WITH WATER. THERE WERE NO REPORTED ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Patient Involvement

  MAUDE report 9204945 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 17, 2019Inflation Problem; Inflation Problem

  INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED INDICATING THAT THE CUFF TO A SMITHS MEDICAL PORTEX BIVONA FLEXTEND¿ TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE WAS UNABLE TO BE FILLED WITH WATER. THERE WERE NO REPORTED ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Patient Involvement

  MAUDE report 9204940 ↗

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.