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Shiley 5CN70EDRecalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Adult Flexible Evac Tracheostomy Tube with TaperGuard Cuff Disposable Inner Cannula · Class 2

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

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521726208), received between Sep 18, 2023 and Apr 28, 2026 — classified as 3 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.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Use of Device Problem2
  • Gas/Air Leak1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
  • Unintended Extubation1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionApr 28, 2026Use of Device Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE'S CUFF DID NOT INFLATE DURING THE PRE-USAGE INSPECTION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25023040 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 5, 2025Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING USE, THE TRACHEOSTOMY'S INNER CANNULA LEAKED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21528282 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 18, 2023Gas/Air Leak; Gas/Air Leak

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, AIR WAS INSERTED INTO THE CUFF OF THE TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE, AND AN AIR LEAK OCCURRED AFTER A FEW DAYS FROM THE START OF USE. REPLACEMENT OF THE TUBE WAS DONE.

    Patient problems: Unintended Extubation

    MAUDE report 17768968 ↗

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