FDA Device

Shiley TracheoSoft XLT Extended Length Tracheostomy tube; Model Numbers: 72110-050, size 5, Proximal Extension, Uncuffed; 72110-060, size 6, Proximal Extension, Uncuffed; 72110-070, size 7, Proximal Extension, Uncuffed; 72110-080, size 8, Proximal Extension, Uncuffed; 72120-050, size 5, Promixal Extension, Cuffed; 72120-060, size 6, Promixal Extension, Cuffed; 72120-070, size 7, Promixal Extension, Cuffed; 72120-080, size 8, Promixal Extension, Cuffed; 73110-050, size 5, Distal Extension, Uncu

Hazard

Device component can become disconnected or dislodged, leading to ineffective ventilation, which could result in serious injury or death.

What You Should Do

Remedy

On 7/8/04, the firm initiated the recall. ***[After CDRH recommendations for class I recall situation, the firm issued PR via AP on 8/6/04.]*** .

Products

Shiley TracheoSoft XLT Extended Length Tracheostomy tube; Model Numbers: 72110-050, size 5, Proximal Extension, Uncuffed; 72110-060, size 6, Proximal Extension, Uncuffed; 72110-070, size 7, Proximal
Brand
Nellcor Puritan Bennett
UPC
All units of these models.

Units Affected

71,021 units