Shiley 8FENJ-SRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 20884521081601), received between Nov 7, 2019 and Jun 24, 2022 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

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

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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

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.

• MalfunctionJun 24, 2022Crack; Gas/Air Leak; Crack; Gas/Air Leak

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, THAT NIGHT AFTER THE TRACH WAS ATTACHED TO THE PATIENT LEAKS WERE FOUND AND WAS REPLACED. UPON CHECKING THEY FOUND A CRACK IN THE UPPER PART OF THE CUFF. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE CUFF WAS TESTED PRIOR USING.

  Patient problems: Unintended Extubation

  MAUDE report 14804251 ↗
• InjuryNov 7, 2019Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, THE DEVICE'S CUFF COULD NOT ENTER AN AIR INSIDE. THE PATIENT HAD A REPLACEMENT OF THE TUBE.

  Patient problems: Extubate

  MAUDE report 9293370 ↗

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-1463-2010 · Apr 13, 2010 · Terminated
  Shiley Disposable Cannula Low Pressure Cuffed Tracheostomy Tube, 6 DCT, Assembled in Mexico, Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Nellcor Puritan Bennett Division, Pleasanton, CA. Intended f
• 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-1479-2010 · Apr 13, 2010 · Terminated
  Shiley Low Pressure Cuffed Tracheostomy Tube, 6 LPC, Assembled in Mexico, Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Nellcor Puritan Bennett Division, Pleasanton, CA. Intended for bypass of upper
• 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
• 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-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-1488-2010 · Apr 13, 2010 · Terminated
  Shiley Low Pressure Cuffed Tracheostomy Tube with Evacuation Line, 4 LPC-S, Assembled in Mexico, Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Nellcor Puritan Bennett Division, Pleasanton, CA. Intend
• 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-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-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-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-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-1476-2010 · Apr 13, 2010 · Terminated
  Shiley Fenestrated Low Pressure Cuffed Tracheostomy Tube with Evacuation Line, 6 FEN-S, Assembled in Mexico, Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Nellcor Puritan Bennett Division, Pleasanton,
• 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

…and 8 more.