Shiley 4DCFSRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884522006583), received between Dec 3, 2018 and Sep 15, 2020 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Defective Device” (1 report).

1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.

23 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K962173); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Recalls naming this device

1. Apr 23, 2026Open, Classified

   Due to product labeling incorrectly including the symbol indicating non-DEHP (Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate as the product includes 30 to 35% DEHP.

   Z-2653-2026 · Root cause: Labeling Change Control · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjurySep 15, 2020Disconnection; Disconnection

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING USE, THE PATIENT WAS FOUND WITH FLANGE BROKEN LOOSE FROM THE TRACH TUBE. THE PATIENT WAS DECANNULATED.

  Patient problems: Extubate; Unintended Extubation

  MAUDE report 10533854 ↗
• InjuryDec 3, 2018Defective Device; Defective Device

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, POST-OPERATIVELY, THE DEVICES' INNER CANNULAS EXTEND TOO FAR PAST THE END OF THE TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE WHICH INDUCED DISCOMFORT (CAUSED PAINFUL AND SCRATCHY FEELING) AS WELL AS INCREASED BLEEDING (DID NOT EXCEED 500CC) AND DRAINAGE. IT WAS INDICATED THAT RECANNULATION/DECANNULATION WAS NECESSARY.

  Patient problems: Blood Loss; Discomfort; Extubate

  MAUDE report 8127461 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K962173. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-2174-2012 · Jul 18, 2012 · Terminated
  Shiley Reusable Cannula Low Pressure Cuffed Tracheostomy Tubes, model numbers (Worldwide) 8LPC, 8FEN; (Outside U.S.) 8FENJ, 8FENJ-S, 8LPC-S, 8FEN-S. Product Usage: The product
• Z-1481-2010 · Apr 13, 2010 · Terminated
  Shiley Low Pressure Cuffed Tracheostomy Tube, 10 LPC, Assembled in Mexico, Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Nellcor Puritan Bennett Division, Pleasanton, CA. Intended for bypass of upper
• Z-1477-2010 · Apr 13, 2010 · Terminated
  Shiley Fenestrated Low Pressure Cuffed Tracheostomy Tube with Evacuation Line, 8 FEN-S, Assembled in Mexico, Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Nellcor Puritan Bennett Division, Pleasanton,
• Z-1478-2010 · Apr 13, 2010 · Terminated
  Shiley Low Pressure Cuffed Tracheostomy Tube, 4 LPC, Assembled in Mexico, Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Nellcor Puritan Bennett Division, Pleasanton, CA. Intended for bypass of upper
• Z-1467-2010 · Apr 13, 2010 · Terminated
  Shiley Fenestrated Low Pressure Cuffed Tracheostomy Tube, 6 FEN, Assembled in Mexico, Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Nellcor Puritan Bennett Division, Pleasanton, CA. Intended for bypa
• Z-1468-2010 · Apr 13, 2010 · Terminated
  Shiley Fenestrated Low Pressure Cuffed Tracheostomy Tube, 8 FEN, Assembled in Mexico, Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Nellcor Puritan Bennett Division, Pleasanton, CA. Intended for bypa
• Z-1471-2010 · Apr 13, 2010 · Terminated
  Shiley Disposable Cannula Fenestrated Low Pressure Cuffed Tracheostomy Tube, 6 DFEN, Assembled in Mexico, Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Nellcor Puritan Bennett Division, Pleasanton, CA
• Z-1480-2010 · Apr 13, 2010 · Terminated
  Shiley Low Pressure Cuffed Tracheostomy Tube, 8 LPC, Assembled in Mexico, Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Nellcor Puritan Bennett Division, Pleasanton, CA. Intended for bypass of upper
• Z-1490-2010 · Apr 13, 2010 · Terminated
  Shiley Low Pressure Cuffed Tracheostomy Tube with Evacuation Line, 8 LPC-S, Assembled in Mexico, Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Nellcor Puritan Bennett Division, Pleasanton, CA. Intend
• Z-1469-2010 · Apr 13, 2010 · Terminated
  Shiley Fenestrated Low Pressure Cuffed Tracheostomy Tube, 10 FEN, Assembled in Mexico, Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Nellcor Puritan Bennett Division, Pleasanton, CA. Intended for byp
• Z-1466-2010 · Apr 13, 2010 · Terminated
  Shiley Fenestrated Low Pressure Cuffed Tracheostomy Tube, 4 FEN, Assembled in Mexico, Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Nellcor Puritan Bennett Division, Pleasanton, CA. Intended for bypa
• Z-1462-2010 · Apr 13, 2010 · Terminated
  Shiley Disposable Cannula Low Pressure Cuffed Tracheostomy Tube, 4 DCT, Assembled in Mexico, Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Nellcor Puritan Bennett Division, Pleasanton, CA. Intended f
• Z-1491-2010 · Apr 13, 2010 · Terminated
  Shiley Low Pressure Cuffed Tracheostomy Tube with Evacuation Line, 10 LPC-S, Assembled in Mexico, Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Nellcor Puritan Bennett Division, Pleasanton, CA. Inten
• Z-1470-2010 · Apr 13, 2010 · Terminated
  Shiley Disposable Cannula Fenestrated Low Pressure Cuffed Tracheostomy Tube, 4 DFEN, Assembled in Mexico, Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Nellcor Puritan Bennett Division, Pleasanton, CA
• Z-1473-2010 · Apr 13, 2010 · Terminated
  Shiley Disposable Cannula Fenestrated Low Pressure Cuffed Tracheostomy Tube, 10 DFEN, Assembled in Mexico, Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Nellcor Puritan Bennett Division, Pleasanton, C

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