Portex® endotracheal tube holder (2.5mm and 3.0mm) sold as stand-alone products or packaged in intubation kits.
Specific product codes and lot numbers.
If relevant to you, the national supply codes are as follows:
Scotland SKU:
Smiths code
NDC code
H4001PS
054220
H4001S
007424
H4002PS
014408
H4002S
039364
H4051
-
H4052
-
England NPC: use manufacturer’s codes in the FSN
Northern Ireland: use manufacturer’s codes in the FSN
Wales NSV: use manufacturer’s codes in the FSN
Tracheostomy tubes: Bivona® Neonatal, Pediatric and Flextend.
Lot numbers from 1631477 to 1923406 inclusive.
Only devices intended for neonatal and paediatric use are affected.
Only tubes with an integrated connector that does not allow for use of a disconnect wedge (TR3) are affected.
Examples of accessories that can be used with the affected tubes include: speaking valves, heat moisture exchangers, and breathing circuit connectors.
A design modification was implemented in November 2010 to address this problem.