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Shiley 5.0PLCF (UDI 10884521103573)Recalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Pediatric Tracheostomy Tube Long with TaperGuard Cuff · Class 2

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

Adverse event reports
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521103573), received between Jun 9, 2023 and Jan 5, 2024 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Gas/Air Leak” (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.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 1 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Gas/Air Leak2
  • Material Split, Cut or Torn2
  • Obstruction of Flow1
  • Use of Device Problem1

Patient problems

  • Unintended Extubation4
  • Insufficient Information1
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJan 5, 2024Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, THE INFLATION LINE OF THE TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE WAS DAMAGED AND REMOVED FROM THE PROXIMAL SIDE DURING NORMAL USE. THE TUBE WAS REPLACED.

    Patient problems: Unintended Extubation

    MAUDE report 18461040 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 12, 2023Gas/Air Leak; Material Split, Cut or Torn; Gas/Air Leak; Material Split, Cut or Torn

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, THE TRACH'S CUFF HAD A CRACK AND DID NOT INFLATE AFTER A WEEK OF PATIENT USE. THE PATIENT HAD A REPLACEMENT OF THE TUBE.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information; Unintended Extubation

    MAUDE report 17109996 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 12, 2023Gas/Air Leak; Material Split, Cut or Torn; Gas/Air Leak; Material Split, Cut or Torn

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, THE TRACH'S CUFF HAD A CRACK AND DID NOT INFLATE AFTER 19 DAYS OF PATIENT USE. THE PATIENT HAD A REPLACEMENT OF THE TUBE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; Unintended Extubation

    MAUDE report 17109964 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 9, 2023Obstruction of Flow; Obstruction of Flow

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, THE TRACH'S LUMEN TUBE BECAME CLOGGED WITH SECRETIONS AFTER THREE DAYS OF USE AND GOT REPLACED WITH AN OLD TYPE.

    Patient problems: Unintended Extubation

    MAUDE report 17100589 ↗

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