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Shiley 4.0NCFRecalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Neonatal Tracheostomy Tube with TaperGuard Cuff · Class 2

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521103481), received between Jan 6, 2023 and Jan 6, 2023 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Use of Device Problem” (2 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Use of Device Problem2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJan 6, 2023Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A MANUAL INSPECTION OF CANNULA, BEFORE INSERTING TO THE PATIENT. AIR WAS INTRODUCED INTO THE CUFF THEN IMMERSED IN THE STERILE WATER. A LEAK FROM THE CUFF WAS REPORTED. ASKED FOR ANOTHER CANNULA BUT DURING INSPECTION IT WAS AGAIN FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A LEAK FROM THE CUFF. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16113064 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 6, 2023Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A MANUAL INSPECTION OF CANNULA, BEFORE INSERTION. AN AIR WAS INTRODUCED INTO THE CUFF THEN IMMERSED IN THE STERILE WATER. A LEAK FROM THE CUFF WAS REPORTED. ASKED FOR ANOTHER CANNULA. DURING INSPECTION IT WAS AGAIN FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A LEAK FROM THE CUFF. THE THIRD DEVICE EXPLODED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16112841 ↗

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