Skip to content

Shiley recallZ-2653-2026 · Covidien LLC · initiated Apr 23, 2026

Open, Classified

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Covidien LLC or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

Due to product labeling incorrectly including the symbol indicating non-DEHP (Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate as the product includes 30 to 35% DEHP.

FDA root cause category: Labeling Change Control

What the company is doing

On 04/23/2026, an "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter was mail/email to customers informing them that the labeling for all lots of Covidien Shiley" disposable decannulation plugs incorrectly includes the symbol indicating non-DEHP (Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate). The seal of this product includes 30 to 35% DEHP. Customers are instructed to: -No additional action is required by clinicians for the care or follow-up of patients who are using or have used Covidien Shiley" disposable decannulation plugs. -Customers can continue to use the Covidien Shiley" disposable decannulation plugs. -Post this notice in all care environments where the affected products are used to maintain awareness to this labeling issue. -Share this notice with all relevant personnel within their organization, and with any organization to which the affected product has been transferred or distributed. -Complete and return the enclosed Customer Confirmation Form to [email protected] if you do not have unused inventory. Any questions regarding this communication, contact Medtronic Representative or Customer Service at 800-962-9888.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2653-2026
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Apr 23, 2026
Posted by the FDA
Jul 2, 2026
Recalling firm
Covidien LLC
Quantity
293,659 devices
Product code
BTO
FDA submissions
K843730
Distribution
U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states and territories of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and Virgin Islands. The countries of Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bhutan, Canada, Canary Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Martinique, Mexico, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Togo, Trinidad And Tobago, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay.

Product description

Covidien Shiley Disposable Decannulation Plug REF DDCP UDI-DI code: 10884522004060 Product Codes that include the Covidien Shiley Disposable Decannulation Plug are: Product Number / UDI-DI code 4DCFN 10884522006576 4DCFS 10884522006583 4DFEN 10884522006606 6DCFN 10884522006613 6DCFS 10884522006620 6DFEN 10884522006644 8DCFN 10884522006651 8DCFS 40884522006690 8DFEN 10884522006675 10DCFN 20884522006535 10DCFS 10884522006545 10DFEN 10884522006569 The Shiley Disposable Decannulation Plug (DDCP) is a universal size and fits any size DCFS, DCFN, DFEN tracheostomy tube. The red DDCP snaplock connector is used to occlude the proximal end of the outer cannula on the Shiley Tracheostomy Tubes. Refer to Table 1 for model types. The DDCP blocks airflow through the tube and directs breathing through the mouth and nose. The Shiley Tracheostomy Tube and the accessory products are intended for use in providing tracheal access for airway management.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Product Number: DDCP UDI-DI code: 10884522004060 The below product numbers and UDI-DI codes that DDCP are: 4DCFN / 10884522006576 4DCFS / 10884522006583 4DFEN / 10884522006606 6DCFN / 10884522006613 6DCFS / 10884522006620 6DFEN / 10884522006644 8DCFN / 10884522006651 8DCFS / 40884522006690 8DFEN / 10884522006675 10DCFN / 20884522006535 10DCFS / 10884522006545 10DFEN / 10884522006569

Devices named in this recall

13 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Product lines

Other devices under the same FDA submission

2 devices cleared under K843730 are not named by identifier in this recall. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Sources and updates

How recalls are matched to devices · Editorial policy · Report an error on this page