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Mallinckrodt 18890Recalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · TaperGuard Evac Oral Tracheal Tube,Murphy Eye · Class 2

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 30884521032563), received between Jan 9, 2019 and Sep 19, 2023 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

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

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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Disconnection1
  • Inflation Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Patient Involvement1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionSep 19, 2023Disconnection; Disconnection

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, THE CONNECTOR TUBE WAS LOOSE AND EASILY DETACHES FROM THE ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17774031 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 9, 2019Inflation Problem; Inflation Problem

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, THE DEVICE HAD CUFF LEAKAGE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 8232049 ↗

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