Tube Tracheostomy And Tube Cuff

Reports per year

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.

Recent recalls

• 2026-05-29Open, ClassifiedProcess control

  COVIDIEN Shiley Tracheostomy Tube Cuffed with Inner Cannula REF 6FEN UDI-DI code: 60884522007028 The devices are intended for use in providing tracheal access for airway management. Shiley Tracheostomy Tubes are double cannula tracheostomy tubes with reusable inner cannulae (LPC, FEN, CFS, CFN, LGT) and twist-lock connectors. These Shiley Tracheostomy Tubes have a radiopaque, biocompatible outer cannula constructed of polyvinyl chloride.

  Due to customer complaint regarding incorrect display box labeling.

• 2026-04-06Open, ClassifiedIncorrect or no expiration date

  COOK MEDICAL Blue Rhino G2-Multi Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Set: Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-HC-G-EU, Order Number G57685; Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-HC-G-NA, Order Number G57682; Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-UNL-HC-G-EU, Order Number G57687; Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-UNS-HC-G-EU, Order Number G57686.

  Products from the affected device lots were labeled with expiration dates that exceed the true shelf life.

• 2026-04-06Open, ClassifiedIncorrect or no expiration date

  COOK MEDICAL Blue Rhino G2-Multi Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Tray: Reference Part Number C-PTISY-100-HC-G-NA, Order Number G57703; Reference Part Number C-PTISY-100-UNL-HC-G-NA, Order Number G57706; Reference Part Number C-PTISY-100-UNS-HC-G-NA, Order Number G57704.

  Products from the affected device lots were labeled with expiration dates that exceed the true shelf life.

• 2026-04-06Open, ClassifiedIncorrect or no expiration date

  COOK MEDICAL Ciaglia Blue Rhino Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Set: Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-FLEX-HC, Order Number G32092; Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-HC, Order Number G12115.

  Products from the affected device lots were labeled with expiration dates that exceed the true shelf life.

• 2026-04-06Open, ClassifiedIncorrect or no expiration date

  COOK MEDICAL Cook Staged Extubation Set: Reference Part Number C-CAE-14.0-83-EXTU, Order Number G24073

  Products from the affected device lots were labeled with expiration dates that exceed the true shelf life.

• 2025-03-25Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm

  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.

• 2023-10-31Open, ClassifiedLabeling mix-ups

  Smiths Medical Portex Bivona Pediatric Tracheostomy Tube, Cuffless, Model 60P045, Sterile.

  The unit box is labeled with an incorrect expiration date (the manufacturing date of 3/17/2021) but the individual packaging contains the correct expiration date (3/17/2026).

• 2023-05-10Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component

  Blue Rhino G2-Multi Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Set, Reference Part Numbers C-PTIS-100-HC-G-EU-FLEX7.5 (G57695), C-PTIS-100-HC-G-EU-FLEX8.5 (G57696), C-PTIS-100-HC-G-NA-FLEX7.5 (G57691), C-PTIS-100-HC-G-NA-FLEX8.5 (G57692)

  There were reports from customers that the tracheostomy in the sets and trays is not making a secure connection with the 15mm cap and other 15mm circuit components and accessories. This resulted in an unsecure connection between the device connector and circuit components, cap, or accessories.

• 2023-05-10Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component

  Blue Rhino G2-Multi Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Tray, Reference Part Numbers C-PTISYJ-100-HC-G-EU-FLEX8.5 (G57725), C-PTISYJ-100-HC-G-NA-FLEX7.5 (G57720), C-PTISYJ-100-HC-G-NA-FLEX8.5 (G57721), C-PTISY-100-HC-G-NA-FLEX8.5 (G57717), C-PTISY-100-HC-G-NA-FLEX7.5 (G57716)

  There were reports from customers that the tracheostomy in the sets and trays is not making a secure connection with the 15mm cap and other 15mm circuit components and accessories. This resulted in an unsecure connection between the device connector and circuit components, cap, or accessories.

• 2023-04-19Open, ClassifiedComponent change control

  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

  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.