Shiley 86449Recalls & reported problems
Covidien LP · Hi-Lo Oral/Nasal Tracheal Tube Cuffed,Intermediate, Murphy Eye · 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
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 30884522000455), received between Aug 9, 2024 and Jan 23, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Use of Device Problem” (3 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 Problem3
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- Hypoventilation1
- Insufficient Information1
- Unintended Extubation1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 23, 2026Use of Device Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING PRE-USAGE TESTING, THE TRACH TUBE'S CUFF MADE POPPING NOISE AND THEN BLEW UPON INFLATION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24166788 ↗InjuryAug 22, 2024Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, WHEN THE PATIENT WAS NOTED TO BE HAVING LOW TIDAL VOLUMES AND THE AIR WAS CHECKED, THERE WAS NO WAY TO VERIFY IT AS THE ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE'S PILOT BALLOON TIP WAS MISSING. THE TUBE WAS REPLACED.
Patient problems: Hypoventilation; Unintended Extubation
MAUDE report 20032740 ↗MalfunctionAug 9, 2024Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, PRIOR TO USE, THE TWO ENDOTRACHEAL TUBES' PILOT BALLOON STRINGS SEEMED TO FALL OFF. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT OUTCOME.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19947862 ↗
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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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