Smiths Medical Issues a Recall for Tracheostomy Tubes
Smiths Medical ASD Inc. has issued a recall for its tracheostomy tubes due to a defect that may lead to patient injury or death. According to the Food and Drug Administration , the Bivona Pediatric, Neonatal and Flextend tracheostomy tube has caused some customers to experience difficulty when disconnecting accessories from the connectors of the affected tubes. The tube may dislodge from the patient