Shiley 18760SRecalls & 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
- 6
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521620162), received between Oct 7, 2019 and Jun 24, 2026 — classified as 6 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Use of Device Problem” (4 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 Problem4
- Crack1
- Partial Blockage1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
- No Patient Involvement2
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 24, 2026Use of Device Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE'S CUFF DID NOT INFLATE DURING THE PRE-USE INSPECTION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25604468 ↗MalfunctionSep 10, 2025Crack; Crack
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CONNECTOR'S CONNECTION PART AT THE TOP OF THE ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE WAS DAMAGED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23018923 ↗MalfunctionMay 10, 2022Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING USE, THE CUFF DID NOT INFLATE, SO ANOTHER TUBE WAS OPENED AND USED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14350485 ↗MalfunctionMay 10, 2022Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING USE, THE CUFF DID NOT INFLATE, SO ANOTHER TUBE WAS OPENED AND USED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14350482 ↗MalfunctionFeb 27, 2020Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, THE DEVICE'S CUFF WAS DIFFICULT TO INFLATE DURING INSPECTION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 9763357 ↗MalfunctionOct 7, 2019Partial Blockage; Partial Blockage
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, PRIOR TO USE, THE CUFF HAD INFLATION/DEFLATION ISSUE. THEY FELT A STRONG RESISTANCE AND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO OPERATE WITH SYRINGE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 9161504 ↗
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- Shiley 18880Covidien LP · Tube, tracheal (w/wo connector)2 deaths370 reports
- Shiley 18780Covidien LP · Tube, tracheal (w/wo connector)3 deaths286 reports
- Shiley 18770SCovidien LP · Tube, tracheal (w/wo connector)273 reports
- Shiley 18780SCovidien LP · Tube, tracheal (w/wo connector)251 reports
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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