Events

Recall of Device Recall Bivona Laryngectomy Tube

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Smiths Medical ASD, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    37051
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 3
  • Event Number
    Z-0378-2007
  • Event Initiated Date
    2006-12-15
  • Event Date Posted
    2007-01-25
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2007-12-04
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=49817
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Laryngectomy Tube - Product Code KAC
  • Reason
    The label incorrectly states the outer diameter of the tube is 20.0 mm when it is actually 12.0 mm.
  • Action
    Consignees were notified via recall letter dated 12/15/06. Distributors were requested to provide the firm with final user name and address information so that they could notify them of the recall. The firm is advising users that they can either return the product for replacement or continue to use it now that they are aware of the labeling error.

Device

Device Recall Bivona Laryngectomy Tube
  • Model / Serial
    Lots 1055779, 1245930, 1263830, 1302670, 1310500, 1324570, 1351420, 1351480, G654810, G689730 and G726388.
  • Product Classification
    Ear, Nose, and Throat Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide, including USA, Canada, Netherlands and United Kingdom.
  • Product Description
    Bivona Laryngectomy Tube, Cuffless, Silicone, I.D. 9.5 mm, O.D 20.0 mm, Length 85 mm, Mfrd by Smiths Medical Critical Care; REF BOSL1L.
  • Manufacturer
    Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

Manufacturer

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Smiths Medical ASD, Inc., 5700 W 23rd Ave, Gary IN 46406-2617
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Smiths Group Plc
  • Source
    USFDA