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Smiths Medical launches Portex tracheostomy tubes and kits

January 14, 2020 By Danielle Kirsh

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Smiths Medical this week launched its Portex polyvinyl chloride tracheostomy tube and kit portfolio. The new polyvinyl chloride (PVC) tube portfolio has options for a variety of patients, according to the company. "Our goal was to create tracheostomy tubes and kits designed to help clinicians provide the best patient care. We're excited to … [Read more...] about Smiths Medical launches Portex tracheostomy tubes and kits

Filed Under: Tubing Components Tagged With: smithsmedical

EO plant shutdown leads to pediatric breathing tube shortage

April 12, 2019 By Nancy Crotti

The February shutdown of an ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization plant has produced the first temporary medical device shortage, according to the FDA. The device in short supply is the Bivona tracheostomy tube manufactured by Smiths Medical and used by many pediatric patients. The FDA anticipates the tube will be made available again the week of … [Read more...] about EO plant shutdown leads to pediatric breathing tube shortage

Filed Under: Sterilization Tagged With: CDRH, fda, smithsmedical, sterigenics, viant

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