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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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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