Shiley Neonatal — Class I medical device recall Z-1951-2015
Terminated recall by Covidien LP (formerly Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc.), reported 2015-07-15, distributed nationwide. Reports where patients who recently switched from the current Shiley Neonatal and Pediatric products to the af
| Recall number | Z-1951-2015 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Covidien LP (formerly Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc.), Boulder, CO, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2015-05-08 |
| Classified | 2015-07-09 |
| Reported by FDA | 2015-07-15 |
| Terminated | 2017-04-12 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | AU, BE, CA, CL, DE, IL, IT, JP, SA, SG, TR, UY, ZA |
| Quantity | 69,461 units |
Product
Shiley Neonatal, Pediatric and Long Pediatric Tracheostomy Tube with TaperGuard Cuff. Intended for use in providing tracheal access for airway managements.
Reason for recall
Reports where patients who recently switched from the current Shiley Neonatal and Pediatric products to the affected products experienced discomfort and in some cases, breathing difficulties, corresponding to a negative effect on oxygen levels.
Machine access
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