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Shiley 4.0 NEORecalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Neonatal Tracheostomy Tube Cuffless · Class 2

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

Adverse event reports
5
Deaths reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 30884522026677), received between Jun 26, 2017 and Jul 18, 2022 — classified as 1 death, 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Problem” (2 reports).

1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K945513); 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

Device problems

  • Mechanical Problem2
  • Contamination1
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information1
  • Material Separation1
  • Obstruction of Flow1

Patient problems

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient2
  • Hypoxia1
  • Insufficient Information1
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Patient Involvement1
  • Unintended Extubation1
  • Wheezing1

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • DeathJul 18, 2022Obstruction of Flow; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Obstruction of Flow; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, THE PATIENT WAS DECEASED WITH UNKNOWN CAUSE OF DEATH.

    Patient problems: Hypoxia; Insufficient Information; Unintended Extubation; Wheezing

    MAUDE report 15037024 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 7, 2021Material Separation; Material Separation

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, PRIOR TO USE, THE PRODUCT WAS APPROXIMATELY 2MM SHORTER THAN SPECIFICATION. ANOTHER PRODUCT HAD A BENT CANNULA INTERNALLY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11427862 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 8, 2018Contamination; Contamination

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER DURING INSPECTION PRIOR TO USE ON A PATIENT, THE TUBE WAS FOUND DIRTY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 7173324 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 26, 2017Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

    MEDTRONIC RECEIVED A REPORT THAT THE NECK FLANGE HOLES WERE TORN. CUSTOMER INDICATED THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 6668863 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 26, 2017Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

    MEDTRONIC RECEIVED A REPORT THAT THE NECK FLANGE HOLES WERE TORN. CUSTOMER INDICATED THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 6668860 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K945513. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-0997-2009 · Jan 14, 2009 · Terminated
    Shiley PED3.0 Cuffless Pediatric Tracheostomy Tube, REF 3.0 PED, Sterile. Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Nellcor Puritan Bennett Division, Pleasanton, CA. Assembled in Mexico. The pr

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