Shiley 10CFSRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 60884522006946), received between Aug 21, 2017 and Sep 24, 2018 — classified as 2 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Human-Device Interface Problem” (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 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjurySep 24, 2018Human-Device Interface Problem; Human-Device Interface Problem

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, AFTER CHANGING THE DEVICE A COUPLE DAYS AGO, THEY ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE THE INNER CANNULA BUT COULD NOT REMOVE IT FROM THE DEVICE. IT WAS STATED THAT THE INNER CANNULAS WERE SAVED FROM THE TRACHEOSTOMY CANNULA FOR POSSIBLE OVER A YEAR OR LONGER AND ROTATING THEM IN THE TRACHEOSTOMY CANNULA EVERY TWO DAYS. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TRACHEOSTOMY CANNULA WERE DISPOSED EVERY 29 DAYS, BUT NOT THE INNER CANNULAS. THE PATIENT REQUIRED RE-CANNULATION.

  Patient problems: Extubate

  MAUDE report 7902408 ↗
• InjuryAug 29, 2017Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem

  MEDTRONIC RECEIVED A REPORT THE CANNULA WAS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE OFF THE PATIENT. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT DISCLOSE THE PATIENT OUTCOME.

  Patient problems: No Information

  MAUDE report 6827537 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 21, 2017Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem

  MEDTRONIC RECEIVED A COMMUNICATION REGARDING A CUFF DIMENSIONAL ISSUE. ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, THE CANNULA HAD A "DIAMETER ABOVE TRACHEOSTOMA." THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT THIS MADE IN IMPOSSIBLE TO "PASS THE CANNULA." THE CUSTOMER WAS NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE THE STATUS OF THE PATIENT AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED AS ALL CUSTOMER INFORMATION IS CONSIDERED CONFIDENTIAL.

  Patient problems: No Information

  MAUDE report 6809207 ↗

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-1480-2010 · Apr 13, 2010 · Terminated
  Shiley Low Pressure Cuffed Tracheostomy Tube, 8 LPC, Assembled in Mexico, Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Nellcor Puritan Bennett Division, Pleasanton, CA. Intended for bypass of upper
• Z-1489-2010 · Apr 13, 2010 · Terminated
  Shiley Low Pressure Cuffed Tracheostomy Tube with Evacuation Line, 6 LPC-S, Assembled in Mexico, Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Nellcor Puritan Bennett Division, Pleasanton, CA. Intend
• Z-1477-2010 · Apr 13, 2010 · Terminated
  Shiley Fenestrated Low Pressure Cuffed Tracheostomy Tube with Evacuation Line, 8 FEN-S, Assembled in Mexico, Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Nellcor Puritan Bennett Division, Pleasanton,
• 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-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-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
• 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-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-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-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-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-1472-2010 · Apr 13, 2010 · Terminated
  Shiley Disposable Cannula Fenestrated Low Pressure Cuffed Tracheostomy Tube, 8 DFEN, Assembled in Mexico, Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Nellcor Puritan Bennett Division, Pleasanton, CA
• 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,

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