FDA Recall Open, Classified

Shiley Adult Flexible Tracheostomy Tube with TaperGuard Cuff, and Cuffless: Disposable Inner Cannula or Reusable Inner Cannula (REF, Product Description): 10CN10H, 10.0MM SHILEY CUFFED TRACH CAN; 10CN10R, 10.0MM ADT FLEX TRACH W TG CUFF; 10UN10A, 10.0MM UNCUFF TRACH TUBE X1; 10UN10H, 10.0MM SHILEY CUFFLESS TRACH C; 10UN10R, 10.0MM ADT FLEX TRACH CUFFLESS; 4CN65A, 6.5MM TRACH TUBE W TG CUFF X1; 4CN65H, 6.5MM SHILEY CUFFED TRACH CANN; 4CN65R, 6.5MM ADT FLEX TRACH W TG CUFF X1; 4UN65A, 6.5MM UNCUFF TRACH TUBE X1; 4UN65H, 6.5MM SHILEY CUFFLESS TRACH CA; 4UN65R, 6.5MM ADT FLEX TRACH CUFFLESSX1; 5CN70A, 7.0MM TRACH TUBE W TG CUFF X1; 5CN70H, 7.0MM SHILEY CUFFED TRACH CANN; 5CN70R, 7.0MM ADT FLEX TRACH W TG CUFF X1; 5UN70A, 7.0MM UNCUFF TRACH TUBE X1; 5UN70H, 7.0MM SHILEY CUFFLESS TRACH CA; 5UN70R, 7.0MM ADT FLEX TRACH CUFFLESSX1; 6CN75A, 7.5MM TRACH TUBE W TG CUFF X1; 6CN75H, 7.5MM SHILEY CUFFED TRACH CANN; 6CN75R, 7.5MM ADT FLEX TRACH W TG CUFF X1; 6UN75H, 7.5MM SHILEY CUFFLESS TRACH CA; 6UN75R, 7.5MM ADT FLEX TRACH CUFFLESSX1; 7CN80A, 8.0MM TRACH TUBE W TG CUFF X1; 7CN80H, 8.0MM SHILEY CUFFED TRACH CANN; 7CN80R, 8.0MM ADT FLEX TRACH W TG CUFF X1; 7UN80A, 8.0MM UNCUFF TRACH TUBE X1; 7UN80H, 8.0MM SHILEY CUFFLESS TRACH CA; 7UN80R, 8.0MM ADT FLEX TRACH CUFFLESSX1; 8CN85A, 8.5MM TRACH TUBE W TG CUFF X1; 8CN85H, 8.5MM SHILEY CUFFED TRACH CANN; 8CN85R, 8.5MM ADT FLEX TRACH W TG CUFF X1; 8UN85A, 8.5MM UNCUFF TRACH TUBE X1; 8UN85H, 8.5MM SHILEY CUFFLESS TRACH CA; 8UN85R, 8.5MM ADT FLEX TRACH CUFFLESSX1; 9CN90H, 9.0MM SHILEY CUFFED TRACH CANN; 9CN90R, 9.0MM ADT FLEX TRACH W TG CUFF X1; 9UN90H, 9.0MM SHILEY CUFFLESS TRACH CA; 9UN90R, 9.0MM ADT FLEX TRACH CUFFLESSX1

Recall: Z-1357-2023 · Initiated March 24, 2023

Recall

Recall Number: Z-1357-2023
Event Number: 91943
Firm: Covidien
FEI Number: 2936999
Product Code: JOH
Status: Open, Classified
Root Cause: Component change control
Initiated: March 24, 2023
Posted: April 19, 2023
Address: 6135 Gunbarrel Ave, Boulder, CO, 80301-3214

Description

Reason

A manufacturing error, resulted in a less than specified diameter of adult flexible tracheostomy tube connectors, which results in unsecure connections with 15mm caps and other 15mm circuit components and accessories. An unsecure connection could lead to respiratory failure, dyspnea, treatment delay, tissue injury, or bleeding.

Action

On 3/24/23, recall notices were mailed to risk managers and directors of respiratory care. Tracheostomy Tubes that do not securely attach or stay attached to caps or accessories should not be used. 1) All affected unused product should be quarantined and returned to the recalling firm. 2) Complete and then return the customer confirmation form to [email protected] 3) Pass on this notice to all those who need to be aware within your organization or to any organization where the potentially affected product from the specified lots has been transferred or distributed. 4) If purchased from a distributor, contact your distributor directly to arrange for the return of the product back to your distributor. Customers with questions can contact Quality Assurance at 800-255-6774, option 4.

Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of PR, CA, FL, MN, PA, AZ, IL, TN, OH, MI, GA, KS, HI, MD, AK, NY, NE, IA, OK, VA, ND, MO, NC, SC, KY, OR, IN, WA, TX, WI, CT, MA, WV, CO, VT, NJ, SD, AR, AL, MS, LA, DE, MT, WY, DC, UT, NV, NH, RI, ID, NM, ME and the countries of Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Bolivia, Plurinational State Of Bosnia And Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Canary Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cote D'Ivoire, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mexico, Namibia, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Republic Of Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad And Tobago, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Viet Nam.

Quantity

599,187