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FDA Device recall Z-1950-2015

Shiley Neonatal, Pediatric and Long Pediatric Tracheostomy Tube, Cuffless

On 2015-07-15 the FDA classified a Class I recall of Shiley Neonatal, Pediatric and Long Pediatric Tracheostomy Tube, Cuffless by Covidien Formerly Nellcor Puritan Bennett, citing 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 d….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1950-2015
ClassificationClass I
Statusterminated
Initiated2015-05-08
Published2015-07-15
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyCovidien Formerly Nellcor Puritan Bennett
DistributionUS

Product

Shiley Neonatal, Pediatric and Long Pediatric Tracheostomy Tube, Cuffless. Model Numbers: 2.5NEF,3.0NEF,3.5NEF,4.0NEF,4.5NEF,2.5PEF,3.0PEF,3.5PEF,4.0PEF,4.5PEF,5.0PEF,5.5PEF,5.0PELF,5.5PELF,6.0PELF,6.5PELF,2.5NCF,3.0NCF,3.5NCF,4.0NCF,4.5NCF,2.5PCF,3.0PCF,3.5PCF,4.0PCF,4.5PCF,5.0PCF,5.5PCF,5.0PLCF,5.5PLCF,6.0PLCF,6.5PLCF,3.0NEF-P,3.5NEF-P,4.0NEF-P,4.5NEF-P,3.0PEF-P,3.5PEF-P,4.0PEF-P,4.5PEF-P,5.0PEF-P,5.5PEF-P,

Reason

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.

Identifiers

code_infoAll products manufactured since 2/2012. Including All lot numbers beginning with 12, 13 and 14.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1950-2015%22

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