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

Model Number	8FEN
Medical Device Problem Code	Gas/Air Leak (2946)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Unintended Extubation (4564)
Date of Event	01/06/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D10 concomitant product: 8fen, 8fen 8 cuff fen trach cann reus icx1, lot# 25e0886jzx.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the tracheostomy tube's cuffs did not inflate despite multiple attempt, during use at a hospital.The tubes were replaced.
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 cuff presents a small tear.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's cuffs did not inflate despite multiple attempt, during use at a hospital.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.The instructions included with this device provide the following guidance: with shiley cuffed models (lpc, fen) the cuff and inflation system should be tested for leakage before inserting the tube.This test can be performed as follows: inflate the cuff with the volume of air indicated in table 1.Then either observe for deflation over several minutes or immerse the tube in sterile saline and observe for air leakage.Deflate the cuff prior to insertion.Under no circumstances should more than 25 mm of mercury air pressure be used to inflate the cuff.Over-inflation of the cuff may cause tracheal damage and may inhibit ventilation.To ease insertion and to guard against cuff perforation from sharp edges of cartilage, the cuff should be tapered back.This can be accomplished by first inflating the cuff.Then gently move the cuff away from the distal tip of the outer cannula towards the swivel neck plate as the residual air is removed by deflation.Do not use any sharp instruments such as forceps or hemostats that would damage the cuff when tapering it.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: 24140254
• Report Number: 9681384-2026-00127
• Device Sequence Number: 10394984
• Product Code: JOH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 60884522007035
• UDI-Public: (01)60884522007035(17)300523(10)25E0886JZX
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: RP
• PMA/510(K) Number: K962173
• 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): 03/30/2026

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: 8FEN
• Device Catalogue Number: 8FEN
• Device Lot Number: 25E0886JZX
• 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: 01/07/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/27/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/21/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/30/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/23/2025
• 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