CriticalClass IOngoing

FDA Devices recall · Reported April 26, 2023

Shiley Adult Flexible Tracheostomy Tube with TaperGuard Cuff, and Cuffless: Disposable Inner Cannula or Reusable Inner Cannula (REF, Product Description): 10CN10H, 10.0MM SHILEY CUFFED TRACH CAN; 10CN10R, 10.0MM ADT FLEX TRACH W TG CUFF; 10UN10A, 10.0MM UNCUFF TRACH TUBE X1; 10UN10H, 10.0MM SHILEY CUFFLESS TRACH C; 10UN10R, 10.0MM ADT FLEX TRACH CUFFLESS; 4CN65A, 6.5MM TRACH TUBE W TG CUFF X1; 4CN65H, 6.5MM SHILEY CUFFED TRACH CANN; 4CN65R, 6.5MM ADT FLEX TRACH W TG CUFF X1; 4UN65A, 6.

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 26, 2023. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1357-2023.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of PR, CA, FL, MN, PA, AZ, IL, TN, OH, MI, GA, KS, HI, MD, AK, NY, NE, IA, OK, VA, ND, MO, NC, SC, KY, OR, IN, WA, TX, WI, CT, MA, WV, CO, VT, NJ, SD, AR, AL, MS, LA, DE, MT, WY, DC, UT, NV, NH, RI, ID, NM, ME and the countries of Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Bolivia, Plurinational State Of Bosnia And Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Canary Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cote D'Ivoire, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mexico, Namibia, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Republic Of Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad And Tobago, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Viet Nam..

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Q: Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?

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A manufacturing error, resulted in a less than specified diameter of adult flexible tracheostomy tube connectors, which results in unsecure connections with 15mm caps and other 15…

Recall #: Z-1357-2023
Affected scope: 599,187
Initiated: March 24, 2023

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Covidien recalled Shiley Adult Flexible Tracheostomy Tube with TaperGuard Cuff, and Cuffless: Disposable I… — a critical-severity action.

Shiley Adult Flexible Tracheostomy Tube with TaperGuard Cuff, and Cuffless: Disposable I… was recalled by Covidien in April 26, 2023. Reason: A manufacturing error, resulted in a less than specified diameter of adult flexible tracheostomy tube connect…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1357-2023 with the FDA Devices before acting.

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The recall

Covidien issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall — A manufacturing error, resulted in a less than specified diameter of adult flexible tracheostomy tube connect….

Critical
severity level: 599K units
affected scope: Class I
classification: April 26, 2023
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1357-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1357-2023) was formally reported on April 26, 2023, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 24, 2023. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Ongoing. Covidien is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Boulder, CO. Federal records list the affected scope as 599,187, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.

The documented reason for this recall is: A manufacturing error, resulted in a less than specified diameter of adult flexible tracheostomy tube connectors, which results in unsecure connections with 15mm caps and other 15mm circuit components and accessories. A… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of PR, CA, FL, MN, PA, AZ, IL, TN, OH, MI, GA, KS, HI, MD, AK, NY, NE, IA, OK, VA, ND, MO, NC, SC, KY, OR, IN, WA, TX, WI, CT, MA, WV, CO, VT, NJ, SD, AR, A…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices — clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this recall sits in the database

Of 100,165 recalls in the database, 23,668 are high severity, 72,097 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified high severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger — we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Severity

Critical

Affected scope

599,187

Related Recalls

6 from same agency

Product description

Shiley Adult Flexible Tracheostomy Tube with TaperGuard Cuff, and Cuffless: Disposable Inner Cannula or Reusable Inner Cannula (REF, Product Description): 10CN10H, 10.0MM SHILEY CUFFED TRACH CAN; 10CN10R, 10.0MM ADT FLEX TRACH W TG CUFF; 10UN10A, 10.0MM UNCUFF TRACH TUBE X1; 10UN10H, 10.0MM SHILEY CUFFLESS TRACH C; 10UN10R, 10.0MM ADT FLEX TRACH CUFFLESS; 4CN65A, 6.5MM TRACH TUBE W TG CUFF X1; 4CN65H, 6.5MM SHILEY CUFFED TRACH CANN; 4CN65R, 6.5MM ADT FLEX TRACH W TG CUFF X1; 4UN65A, 6.5MM UNCUFF TRACH TUBE X1; 4UN65H, 6.5MM SHILEY CUFFLESS TRACH CA; 4UN65R, 6.5MM ADT FLEX TRACH CUFFLESSX1; 5CN70A, 7.0MM TRACH TUBE W TG CUFF X1; 5CN70H, 7.0MM SHILEY CUFFED TRACH CANN; 5CN70R, 7.0MM ADT FLEX TRACH W TG CUFF X1; 5UN70A, 7.0MM UNCUFF TRACH TUBE X1; 5UN70H, 7.0MM SHILEY CUFFLESS TRACH CA; 5UN70R, 7.0MM ADT FLEX TRACH CUFFLESSX1; 6CN75A, 7.5MM TRACH TUBE W TG CUFF X1; 6CN75H, 7.5MM SHILEY CUFFED TRACH CANN; 6CN75R, 7.5MM ADT FLEX TRACH W TG CUFF X1; 6UN75H, 7.5MM SHILEY CUFFLESS TRACH CA; 6UN75R, 7.5MM ADT FLEX TRACH CUFFLESSX1; 7CN80A, 8.0MM TRACH TUBE W TG CUFF X1; 7CN80H, 8.0MM SHILEY CUFFED TRACH CANN; 7CN80R, 8.0MM ADT FLEX TRACH W TG CUFF X1; 7UN80A, 8.0MM UNCUFF TRACH TUBE X1; 7UN80H, 8.0MM SHILEY CUFFLESS TRACH CA; 7UN80R, 8.0MM ADT FLEX TRACH CUFFLESSX1; 8CN85A, 8.5MM TRACH TUBE W TG CUFF X1; 8CN85H, 8.5MM SHILEY CUFFED TRACH CANN; 8CN85R, 8.5MM ADT FLEX TRACH W TG CUFF X1; 8UN85A, 8.5MM UNCUFF TRACH TUBE X1; 8UN85H, 8.5MM SHILEY CUFFLESS TRACH CA; 8UN85R, 8.5MM ADT FLEX TRACH CUFFLESSX1; 9CN90H, 9.0MM SHILEY CUFFED TRACH CANN; 9CN90R, 9.0MM ADT FLEX TRACH W TG CUFF X1; 9UN90H, 9.0MM SHILEY CUFFLESS TRACH CA; 9UN90R, 9.0MM ADT FLEX TRACH CUFFLESSX1

Reason for recall

A manufacturing error, resulted in a less than specified diameter of adult flexible tracheostomy tube connectors, which results in unsecure connections with 15mm caps and other 15mm circuit components and accessories. An unsecure connection could lead to respiratory failure, dyspnea, treatment delay, tissue injury, or bleeding.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Critical (Class I)
Status	Ongoing
Recall number	Z-1357-2023
Date reported	April 26, 2023
Date initiated	March 24, 2023
Recalling firm	Covidien
Firm location	Boulder, CO
Affected scope	599,187
Distribution	Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of PR, CA, FL, MN, PA, AZ, IL, TN, OH, MI, GA, KS, HI, MD, AK, NY, NE, IA, OK, VA, ND, MO, NC, SC, KY, OR, IN, WA, TX, WI, CT, MA, WV, CO, VT, NJ, SD, AR, AL, MS, LA, DE, MT, W…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

599,187 units affected — multi-state distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) —

Multi-state (10K – 100K units) —

Large-scale (100K – 1M units) ✓ This recall

Massive (≥1M units) —

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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This is a Class I (high-risk) recall — stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 26, 2023. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1357-2023.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of PR, CA, FL, MN, PA, AZ, IL, TN, OH, MI, GA, KS, HI, MD, AK, NY, NE, IA, OK, VA, ND, MO, NC, SC, KY, OR, IN, WA, TX, WI, CT, MA, WV, CO, VT, NJ, SD, AR, AL, MS, LA, DE, MT, WY, DC, UT, NV, NH, RI, ID, NM, ME and the countries of Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Bolivia, Plurinational State Of Bosnia And Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Canary Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cote D'Ivoire, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mexico, Namibia, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Republic Of Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad And Tobago, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Viet Nam..

How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼

Check the product description and recall number (Z-1357-2023) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: FDA Devices, reported April 26, 2023.

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