| | Class 1 Device Recall Shiley Neonatal, Pediatric and Long Pediatric Tracheostomy Tube with TaperGuard Cuff |  |
| Date Initiated by Firm | May 08, 2015 |
| Date Posted | July 09, 2015 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on April 12, 2017 |
| Recall Number | Z-1951-2015 |
| Recall Event ID |
71197 |
| 510(K)Number | K122531 |
| Product Classification |
Tube tracheostomy and tube cuff - Product Code JOH
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| Product | Shiley Neonatal, Pediatric and Long Pediatric Tracheostomy Tube with TaperGuard Cuff.
Intended for use in providing tracheal access for airway managements. |
| Code Information |
All products manufactured since 2/2012. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Covidien LP (formerly Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc.) 6135 Gunbarrel Ave Boulder CO 80301-3214
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| For Additional Information Contact | Mr. Michael A. Ronningen 303-876-8870 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | 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. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Device Design |
| Action | Consignees were notified 5/8/15 via letter. Consignees were asked to return products. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 69,461 units total |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution. US nationwide, Canada, Australia, Belgium, Chile, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey, and Uruguay. |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = JOH
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