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Bivona Adult Tracheostomy Tube, I.D. 8.5 mm, O.D 11.0 mm… recallZ-0339-2007 · Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. · initiated Aug 31, 2006

Terminated All recalls posted in January 2007

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

Mislabeled- The outer diameter (OD) of the shaft is labeled as 11.0 m on the inner, outer and tray label in error. The OD is actually 11.8 mm.

FDA root cause category: Other

What the company is doing

Distributors and hospital consignees were notified via recall letter dated 8/25/06 to return all unused product to the firm. Distributors were asked to notify their customers of the recall.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0339-2007
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Aug 31, 2006
Posted by the FDA
Jan 5, 2007
Recalling firm
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Quantity
197
Product code
JOH
FDA submissions
K913859
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution ---- including USA states of Arkansas, California, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and countries of Canada and Netherlands.

Product description

Bivona Adult Tracheostomy Tube, I.D. 8.5 mm, O.D 11.0 mm, Length 88 mm, TTS 11.8 mm, Mfrd by Smiths Medical Critical Care; Product code 670185.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Lots 1008187, 1023402 and 1012767.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

9 devices cleared under K913859 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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