Bivona ST20BN45NGF967NRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 15019517219807), received between Aug 12, 2020 and Aug 12, 2020 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Inflation Problem” (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.

• MalfunctionAug 12, 2020Inflation Problem; Inflation Problem

  INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED INDICATING THAT THE CUFF TO A SMITHS MEDICAL PORTEX BIVONA TTS FIXED TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE WAS HARD TO INFLATE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE WATER WAS DIFFICULT TO BE PUSHED THROUGH. IT WAS THOUGHT THAT THE TRACH TUBE WAS MISSING A PIECE OR WAS FAULTY. THERE WERE NO REPORTED ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 10395724 ↗

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.