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Health product recall

Shiley Tracheostomy Tube (2015-05-11)

Starting date:
May 11, 2015
Posting date:
June 3, 2015
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-53663

Recalled Products

  1. Shiley Neonatal Tracheostomy Tube
  2. Shiley Pediatic Tracheostomy Tube
  3. Shiley Long Pediatic Tracheostomy Tube
  4. Shiley Neonatal Tracheostomy Tube Cuffless
  5. Shiley Pediatic Tracheostomy Tube Cuffless
  6. Shiley Pediatic Long Tracheostomy Tube

Reason

Recall initiated following reports from customers where patients who recently switched from the current Shiley Neonatal and Pediatric products to the affected products experienced discomfort immediately after the switch in a limited number of situations. In some cases, breathing difficulties, corresponding to a negative effect on oxygen levels, were also observed immediately after the switch.

Affected products

A. Shiley Neonatal Tracheostomy Tube

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number
  • 2.5NCF
  • 3.0NCF
  • 3.5NCF
  • 4.0NCF
  • 4.5NCF
Companies
Manufacturer

Covidien LLC

15 Hampshire Street

Mansfield

Massachusetts

UNITED STATES



B. Shiley Pediatic Tracheostomy Tube

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number
  • 2.5PCF
  • 3.0PCF
  • 3.5PCF
  • 4.0PCF
  • 4.5PCF
  • 5.0PCF
  • 5.5PCF
Companies
Manufacturer

Covidien LLC

15 Hampshire Street

Mansfield

Massachusetts

UNITED STATES



C. Shiley Long Pediatic Tracheostomy Tube

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number
  • 5.0PLCF
  • 5.5PLCF
  • 6.0PLCF
  • 6.5PLCF
Companies
Manufacturer

Covidien LLC

15 Hampshire Street

Mansfield

Massachusetts

UNITED STATES



D. Shiley Neonatal Tracheostomy Tube Cuffless

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number
  • 2.5NEF
  • 3.0NEF
  • 3.5NEF
  • 4.0NEF
  • 4.5NEF
Companies
Manufacturer

Covidien LLC

15 Hampshire Street

Mansfield

Massachusetts

UNITED STATES



E. Shiley Pediatic Tracheostomy Tube Cuffless

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number
  • 2.5PEF
  • 3.0PEF
  • 3.5PEF
  • 4.0PEF
  • 4.5PEF
  • 5.0PEF
  • 5.5PEF
Companies
Manufacturer

Covidien LLC

15 Hampshire Street

Mansfield

Massachusetts

UNITED STATES



F. Shiley Pediatic Long Tracheostomy Tube

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number
  • 5.0PELF
  • 5.5PELF
  • 6.0PELF
  • 6.5PELF
Companies
Manufacturer

Covidien LLC

15 Hampshire Street

Mansfield

Massachusetts

UNITED STATES