FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#49177

Product

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.

FDA product code
JOHTube Tracheostomy And Tube Cuff
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Anesthesiology
510(k) numbers
K913859
Affected lot / code info
Lots 1008187, 1023402 and 1012767.

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.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

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.

Recalling firm

Firm
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Address
5700 W 23rd Ave, Gary, Indiana 46406-2617

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Worldwide Distribution ---- including USA states of Arkansas, California, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and countries of Canada and Netherlands.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2006-08-31
Posted by FDA
2007-01-05
Terminated
2007-05-04
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #49177. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.