Bivona FT18KN80NSC884NRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 15019517173659), received between Jan 14, 2019 and Jan 14, 2019 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (1 report).

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 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryJan 14, 2019Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED THAT THE RIGID PLASTIC CONNECTOR CAME OFF OF A SMITHS MEDICAL PORTEX BIVONA CUSTOM 8.0 FLEXTEND TTS TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE WHILE DISCONNECTING THE PATIENT'S VENTILATOR FROM THEIR TRACHEOSTOMY (TRACH) TUBE. SUBSEQUENTLY, A TRACH CHANGE OUT WAS REQUIRED. NO CLINICAL CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT WERE REPORTED. THE EVENT WAS NOTED AS RESOLVED.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8244140 ↗

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.