BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Shiley Neonatal, Pediatric and Long Pediatric Tracheostomy Tube with TaperGuard Cuff. Intended for use in providing tracheal access for airway managements.

    Recall: Z-1951-2015 · Initiated May 8, 2015

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1951-2015
    Event Number
    71197
    Firm
    Covidien LP (formerly Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc.)
    FEI Number
    2936999
    Product Code
    JOH
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Device Design
    Initiated
    May 8, 2015
    Posted
    July 9, 2015
    Terminated
    April 12, 2017
    Address
    6135 Gunbarrel Ave, Boulder, CO, 80301-3214

    Description

    Shiley Neonatal, Pediatric and Long Pediatric Tracheostomy Tube with TaperGuard Cuff. Intended for use in providing tracheal access for airway managements.

    Reason

    Reports where patients who recently switched from the current Shiley Neonatal and Pediatric products to the affected products experienced discomfort and in some cases, breathing difficulties, corresponding to a negative effect on oxygen levels.

    Action

    Consignees were notified 5/8/15 via letter. Consignees were asked to return products.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution. US nationwide, Canada, Australia, Belgium, Chile, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey, and Uruguay.

    Quantity

    69,461 units total