Mallinckrodt 18765Recalls & reported problems
Covidien LP · TaperGuard Oral/Nasal Tracheal Tube Murphy Eye · Class 2
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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 50884522007588), received between Mar 13, 2017 and Aug 13, 2019 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Inflation Problem” (2 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 18, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Inflation Problem2
- Use of Device Problem1
Patient problems
- No Patient Involvement2
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 13, 2019Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, THE DEVICE HAD CUFF INFLATION AND DEFLATION ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8886512 ↗MalfunctionDec 7, 2017Inflation Problem; Inflation Problem
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED A REPORT THAT PRIOR TO USE ON A PATIENT, AIR COULD NOT BE SUPPLIED TO THE CUFF. THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 7097963 ↗MalfunctionMar 13, 2017Inflation Problem; Inflation Problem
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED A REPORT WHERE IT WAS ALLEGED THAT AN AIR LEAK WAS FOUND DURING THE CUFF CHECK. THE CUSTOMER CONFIRMED THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 6401442 ↗
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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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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