MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN AG JUAREZ (MMJ) SHILEY; TUBE TRACHEOSTOMY AND TUBE CUFF

Model Number	4.5PCF
Medical Device Problem Code	Gas/Air Leak (2946)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Unintended Extubation (4564)
Date of Event	11/17/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the tracheostomy tube air began to leak from the cuff a few days after use.The tube was replaced.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D10 concomitant product: 4.5pcf, 4.5pcf 4.5mm id paed med cuffed x1, lot# 25b0832jzx.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3 and h6.H3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted that the inflation line was broken at the flange connection.The inflation line was partially broken at the connector flange joint, and part of the inflation line tubing remained bonded into the flange.Functionally, an inflation/deflation test was performed using a syringe.Air was applied to the cuff and it was observed the cuff deflated immediately.It was reported that the tracheostomy tube air began to leak from the cuff a few days after use.The reported issue was confirmed.The most likely cause was determined to be manufacturing related.The instructions included with this device provide the following guidance: do not use larger than a 1.0 cc/ml syringe when adding air into the cuff and monitor the cuff pressures frequently.Each tube¿s cuff, pilot balloon and valve should be tested by inflation prior to tube insertion.If dysfunction is detected in any part of the inflation system, the tube should not be used.Do not overinflate the cuff.Ordinarily, cuff pressure should not exceed 25 cm of h2o.Closely monitor cuff pressure under a physician¿s guidance.Overinflation may lead to permanent tracheal damage, rupture of the cuff with subsequent deflation, or cuff distortion that may cause airway blockage.Avoid pulling or manipulation of the cuff inflation line as this could cause cuff deflation or removal of the tube from patient.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.

• Brand Name: SHILEY
• Common Device Name: TUBE TRACHEOSTOMY AND TUBE CUFF
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN AG JUAREZ (MMJ); 1181 hennequen ave.; juarez,chi 32575 ; MX 32575
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN AG JUAREZ (MMJ); 1181 hennequen ave.; juarez,chi 32575 ; MX 32575
• Manufacturer Contact: mike bocchino ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112-4391 ; 8006464633
• MDR Report Key: 23723340
• Report Number: 9681384-2025-01298
• Device Sequence Number: 10720843
• Product Code: JOH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 20884521779713
• UDI-Public: (01)20884521779713(17)300217(10)25B0832JZX
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K182861
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/19/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 4.5PCF
• Device Catalogue Number: 4.5PCF
• Device Lot Number: 25B0832JZX
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/19/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/09/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/04/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/19/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/17/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEE NOTES ON H11.
• Patient Sex: Unknown