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• Smiths Medical Trach Tubes May Disconnect From Pilot Balloon, Leading to Severe Injury or Death

  October 28, 2024

  Darian Hauf

  Defects in certain Smiths Medical tracheostomy tube kits may pose ventilation and aspiration problems, which have already led to at least 12 reported injuries.

• Trach Tube Recall Announced After Second Death Linked to Bivona Aire-Cuf Problems

  September 19, 2024

  Michael Adams

  Smiths Medical has recalled certain Bivona Aire-Cuff tracheostomy tubes, indicating that manufacturing defects may cause the flange to break or tear, posing a risk of serious and life-threatening injuries.

• Covidien Shiley Tracheostomy Tube Recall Issued Due to Defects

  August 7, 2012

  Staff Writers

  Reports of problems involving leaks and disconnections have led to a recall of Covidien’s size 8 Shiley tracheostomy tubes. 

• Pediatric, Neonatal and Flextend Tracheostomy Tube Recall Issued

  February 24, 2012

  Staff Writers

  The FDA is warning that recalled Smiths Medical tracheostomy tubes could lead to severe injury or death due to problems...