Bivona Aire-Cuf Endotracheal Tube
FDA Device Recall #Z-0177-2022 — Class II — August 9, 2021
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-0177-2022 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | August 9, 2021 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Smiths Medical ASD Inc. |
| Location | Minneapolis, MN |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 7136 devices |
Product Description
Bivona Aire-Cuf Endotracheal Tube
Reason for Recall
Inadequate pouch seal leading to a compromised sterile barrier on products with a shaft length of 325mm.
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MN, MO, NE, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA and Hawaii. The countries of Bermuda, Canada, Germany, Denmark, Great Britain and Italy.
Lot / Code Information
SKU 25W080 Lots #'s: 3648874 and 3890459 SKU 25W085 Lot # 3387669 SKU 25W090 Lots #'s 322657 and 3342023 SKU 25W095 SKU 35W080 Lots #'s: 3237503, 3237504, 3263029, 3263030, 3267969, 3276517, 3276518, 3276519, 3301034, 3301035, 3301036, 3301479, 3307931, 3312816, 3312817, 3312818, 3312819, 3315710, 3315711, 3315712, 3346087, 3346088, 3349554, 3350510, 3350511, 3361918, 3361919, 3370120, 3370121, 3370122, 3379494, 3423620, 3433341, 3437242, 3437243, 3437244, 3437245, 3442385, 3450988, 3450989, 3451017, 3454875, 3454876, 3459488, 3459489, 3523718, 3528478, 3536391, 3536392, 3536393, 3536395, 3536398, 3536399, 3540955, 3541009, 3565654, 3572777, 3572790, 3577132, 3577134, 3577142, 3582755, 3582756, 3596290, 3604256, 3604272, 3608155, 3622333, 3622334, 3622336, 3630052, 3637293, 3656655, 3661490, 3661491, 3661492, 3664416, 3664417, 3677633, 3677634, 3677635, 3700907, 3700908, 3700909, 3700910, 3721738, 3721739, 3726299, 3730889, 3748028, 3890125, 3890127, 3890128, 3890129, 3890130, 3890131, 3890132, 3890133, 3890134, 3917895, 3917896, 3926899, 3926900, 3931090, 3933423, 3936455, 3952241, 3952242, 3952243, 3952244, 3952245, 3952246, 3955677, 3962474, 3985139, 3985140, 3985141, 3985142, 3985143, 3985144, 3985145, 3985146, 3991321, 3991322, 4026705, 4026706, 4039134, 4042021, 4042022, 4043952, 4043953, 4047982, 4060251, 4060252, 4063132, 3459490, 3463693, 3463694, 3463695, 3463696, 3472875, 3472876, 3484265, 3484266, 3484267, 3484273, 3484274, 3488047, 3504014, 3507849, 3512360, 3751160, 3751163, 3774410, 3778485, 3778493, 3782472, 3794166, 3800536, 3890117, 3890118, 3890119, 3890120, 3890121, 3890122, 3890123, 3890124, 4063133, 4063134, 4063135, 4063136, 4071990, 4071991, 4080805, 4080806, 4083993, 4089280, 4095958, 4097867, 4105268, 4105269, 3463693. SKU 35W085 Lots #'s: 3218553, 3230635, 3230636, 3238617, 3238618, 3258464, 3312935, 3346089, 3370123, 3437246, 3491405, 3507907, 3517266, 3540956, 3569173, 3590693, 3596299, 3608106, 3677631, 3748025, 3774374, 3870331, 3870332, 3890194, 3890195, 3890196, 3890197, 3901068, 3917865, 3929833, 3931093, 3948979, 3998080, 4015630, 4035792 and 4047987. SKU 35W090 Lots #'s: 3469110, 3904517,4002358, 3504012, 3929861, 4002359, 3552747, 3959226, 4029451, 3700911, 3991328 and 4060253. SKU 35W095 Lots #'s: 3317880, 3839565, 4042023, 3360929 and 4035809
Other Recalls from Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
| Recall # | Classification | Product | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z-0147-2025 | Class II | smiths medical portex, Thermovent 1200, 15mm/22... | Jul 18, 2024 |
| Z-0145-2025 | Class II | smiths medical portex, Y' PIECE 15MM, REF 100/2... | Jul 18, 2024 |
| Z-0146-2025 | Class II | smiths medical portex, 'ORATOR' SPEAKING VALVE ... | Jul 18, 2024 |
| Z-0143-2025 | Class II | smiths medical portex, Nasopharyngeal Airway, S... | Jul 18, 2024 |
| Z-0144-2025 | Class II | smiths medical portex, 15mm Double Swivel Conne... | Jul 18, 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Sterility recalls for medical devices vary in severity. If you have already had a procedure using a potentially non-sterile device, contact your healthcare provider immediately — you may need monitoring for signs of infection. Symptoms to watch for include fever, redness or swelling at the surgical site, unusual pain, or discharge. For devices that have not yet been used, they should be quarantined and returned to the manufacturer per the recall notice. Non-sterile implants can cause serious infections; early detection and treatment are critical.
Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.
Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.