FDA-Device2012-08-22Class I

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 is intended for use to bypass upper airway obstructions, provide long term ventilation, support and/or manage tracheal/bronchial secretions. The product is sold as sterile. The packaging may indicate either Covidien or Tyco as the manufacturer as the firm has transitioned from Tyco to Covidien over the past 4 years

Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP)
Hazard

Covidien is recalling certain cuffed Shiley tracheostomy tubes due to consumer complaints related to the connections and functions of the inner and outer cannula which were observed during mechanical ventilation of patients.

Sold states
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide
Affected count
337,227 units
Manufactured in
6135 Gunbarrel Ave, Boulder, CO, United States
Products
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 is intended for use to bypass upper airway obstructions, provide long term ventilation, support and/or manage tracheal/bronchial secretions. The product is sold as sterile. The packaging may indicate either Covidien or Tyco as the manufacturer as the firm has transitioned from Tyco to Covidien over the past 4 years.

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2174-2012

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