MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN AG JUAREZ (MMJ) SHILEY; TUBE, TRACHEAL (W/WO CONNECTOR)

Model Number	18780
Medical Device Problem Code	Use of Device Problem (1670)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/06/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during procedure, based on the attached photo, one pilot balloon was deformed in the packaging.When the cuff was inflated to the correct pressure, these blue cuff remained dented on the outside, making it appeared that it was not properly inflated, and the cuff measurements was incorrect.Afterward, the team opened nineteen more devices and found that the same problem was presented in the tubes that were still inside their packaging.There was no patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D10 concomitant products: 18780, 18780 8.0mm taperguard tracheal tubex10, (lot# 25k0188jzx) 18780, 18780 8.0mm taperguard tracheal tubex10, (lot# 25k0188jzx) 18780, 18780 8.0mm taperguard tracheal tubex10, (lot# 25k0188jzx) 18780, 18780 8.0mm taperguard tracheal tubex10, (lot# 25k0188jzx) 18780, 18780 8.0mm taperguard tracheal tubex10, (lot# 25k0188jzx) 18780, 18780 8.0mm taperguard tracheal tubex10, (lot# 25k0188jzx) 18780, 18780 8.0mm taperguard tracheal tubex10, (lot# 25k0188jzx) 18780, 18780 8.0mm taperguard tracheal tubex10, (lot# 25k0188jzx) 18780, 18780 8.0mm taperguard tracheal tubex10, (lot# 25k0188jzx) 18780, 18780 8.0mm taperguard tracheal tubex10, (lot# 25k0188jzx) 18780, 18780 8.0mm taperguard tracheal tubex10, (lot# 25k0188jzx) 18780, 18780 8.0mm taperguard tracheal tubex10, (lot# 25k0188jzx) 18780, 18780 8.0mm taperguard tracheal tubex10, (lot# 25k0188jzx) 18780, 18780 8.0mm taperguard tracheal tubex10, (lot# 25k0188jzx) 18780, 18780 8.0mm taperguard tracheal tubex10, (lot# 25k0188jzx) 18780, 18780 8.0mm taperguard tracheal tubex10, (lot# 25k0188jzx) 18780, 18780 8.0mm taperguard tracheal tubex10, (lot# 25k0188jzx) 18780, 18780 8.0mm taperguard tracheal tubex10, (lot# 25k0188jzx) 18780, 18780 8.0mm taperguard tracheal tubex10, (lot# 25k0188jzx).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 during procedure, based on the attached photo, one pilot balloon was deformed in the packaging.When the cuff was inflated to the correct pressure, these blue cuff remained dented on the outside, making it appeared that it was not properly inflated, and the cuff measurements was incorrect.Afterward, the team opened twenty two more devices and found that the same problem was presented in the tubes that were still inside their packaging.There was no patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Correction: b5 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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h9 h3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.The evaluation found no potentially contributing factors, and the sample met all related specifications.It was reported that based on the attached photo, one pilot balloon was deformed in the packaging.When the cuff was inflated to the correct pressure, these blue cuff remained dented on the outside, making it appeared that it was not properly inflated, and the cuff measurements was incorrect.Afterward, the team opened twenty two more devices and found that the same problem was presented in the tubes that were still inside their packaging.The reported issue could not be confirmed.The most likely cause could not be identified because no related problem was detected with the device.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.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, TRACHEAL (W/WO CONNECTOR)
• 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: 24671469
• Report Number: 9681384-2026-00338
• Device Sequence Number: 21367124
• Product Code: BTR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884522007610
• UDI-Public: (01)10884522007610(17)301106(10)25K0188JZX(20)01
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BE
• PMA/510(K) Number: K090352
• 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 Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/08/2026

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: 18780
• Device Catalogue Number: 18780
• Device Lot Number: 25K0188JZX
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/17/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/06/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/24/2026; 06/04/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/23/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/30/2026; 06/08/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/06/2025
• 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 H11
• Patient Sex: Unknown