Severity
Critical
FDA Devices recall · Reported April 2, 2025
Tracheostomy tube with cuff reusable inner cannula has a flange that may disconnect from the outer cannula of the device, which could cause respiratory failure, aspiration, unspec…
Covidien recalled Shiley Adult Flexible Tracheostomy Tube with TaperGuard Cuff Reusable Inner Cannula, REF:… - a critical-severity action.
Shiley Adult Flexible Tracheostomy Tube with TaperGuard Cuff Reusable Inner Cannula, REF:… was recalled by Covidien in April 2, 2025. Reason: Tracheostomy tube with cuff reusable inner cannula has a flange that may disconnect from the outer cannula of…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1390-2025 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Covidien issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-Tracheostomy tube with cuff reusable inner cannula has a flange that may disconnect from the outer cannula of….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1390-2025 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1390-2025) was formally reported on April 2, 2025, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 26, 2025. 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 780.
The documented reason for this recall is: Tracheostomy tube with cuff reusable inner cannula has a flange that may disconnect from the outer cannula of the device, which could cause respiratory failure, aspiration, unspecified tissue injury, aspiration, respira… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: OUS distribution only to countries of: France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan. 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, 3 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 its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified high severity.
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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
780
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Shiley Adult Flexible Tracheostomy Tube with TaperGuard Cuff Reusable Inner Cannula, REF: 7CN80R
Tracheostomy tube with cuff reusable inner cannula has a flange that may disconnect from the outer cannula of the device, which could cause respiratory failure, aspiration, unspecified tissue injury, aspiration, respiratory tract infection, bronchospasm, a delay to treatment and/or death.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-1390-2025 |
| Date reported | April 2, 2025 |
| Date initiated | February 26, 2025 |
| Recalling firm | Covidien |
| Firm location | Boulder, CO |
| Affected scope | 780 |
| Distribution | OUS distribution only to countries of: France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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