Shiley 86135Recalls & reported problems
Covidien LP · Cuff Resting,10.1,mm;Inner Diameter,3.5,mm;Distal Length (A),22,mm;Proximal Length 1 (B),34,mm;Proximal Length 2 (C),44,mm · Class 2
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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521581920), received between Jan 3, 2025 and Aug 8, 2026 — classified as 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Split, Cut or Torn” (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
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Split, Cut or Torn2
- Use of Device Problem2
- Gas/Air Leak1
- Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem1
- Material Separation1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
- Unintended Extubation1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 8, 2026Use of Device Problem
It was reported that the endotracheal tube's cuff failed to inflate in a hospital setting. There was no patient involved.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50184637 ↗MalfunctionDec 16, 2025Material Separation; Material Split, Cut or Torn; Material Separation; Material Split, Cut or Torn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN THE NURSE OPENED THE ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE PACKAGING, THE ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE WAS BROKEN IN TWO SECTIONS, AND REPLACED IT WITH A NEW ONE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23824687 ↗MalfunctionDec 5, 2025Material Split, Cut or Torn; Material Split, Cut or Torn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE WAS FOUND BROKEN INTO TWO SECTIONS AND WAS UNUSABLE WHEN A NURSE OPENED THE PACKAGING AT THE HOSPITAL. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23735238 ↗MalfunctionNov 3, 2025Use of Device Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Use of Device Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE'S PILOT LINE WAS CUT OFF BEFORE USE. THE UNIT REMAINED IN ITS PACKAGE AND HAD NOT UNDERGONE ANY CLEANING. THE ISSUE WAS IDENTIFIED AT THE HOSPITAL, AND THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23452031 ↗MalfunctionJan 3, 2025Gas/Air Leak; Gas/Air Leak
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING USE, THE CUFF OF THE ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE HAD A LEAK. THE TUBE WAS REPLACED.
Patient problems: Unintended Extubation
MAUDE report 21068433 ↗
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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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