Shiley 18755SRecalls & reported problems
Covidien LP · Tracheal Tube with Stylet,Murphy Eye · 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
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521620155), received between Feb 27, 2020 and Jul 31, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Use of Device Problem” (3 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
- Use of Device Problem3
- Defective Component1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- Extubate1
- Unintended Extubation1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJul 31, 2026Use of Device Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50100750 ↗MalfunctionDec 16, 2025Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT IT APPEARED THAT THE PILOT BALLOON WAS DETACHED FROM THE INFLATION LINE BEFORE THE EXTUBATION. THE TUBE WAS NOT REPLACED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: Unintended Extubation
MAUDE report 23816762 ↗MalfunctionSep 18, 2025Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A CUFF LEAK WAS IDENTIFIED WITH THE ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE DURING TEST BEFORE USE AT THE HOSPITAL. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23089531 ↗InjuryFeb 27, 2020Defective Component; Defective Component
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING USE, THE TUBE WAS KINKED. THE KINK WAS FOUND AT DEPTH MARKER AROUND 13CM. RE-INTUBATION WAS PERFORMED.
Patient problems: Extubate
MAUDE report 9762416 ↗
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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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