FDA Device

Shiley FlexTra brand Flexible Dual-Cannula Tracheostomy Tube, Models: 358060, Size 6, FlexTra Cuffed; 358070, Size 7, FlexTra Cuffed; 358080, Size 8, FlexTra Cuffed; 358090, Size 9, FlexTra Cuffed; 358100, Size 10, FlexTra Cuffed; 359060, Size 6, FlexTra Uncuffed; 359070, Size 7, FlexTra Uncuffed; 359080, Size 8, FlexTra Uncuffed; 359090, Size 9, FlexTra Uncuffed; 359100, Size 10, FlexTra Uncuffed, Tyco Healthcare/Nellcor is currently responsible for Research and Development for this product.

Hazard

Outer cannula has the potential to separate from the head/flange assembly, leading to ineffective ventilation, which could result in serious injury.

What You Should Do

Remedy

On 12/3/04, the firm issued letters to all its international consignees, informing them of the affected product and providing instructions on the recall.

Products

Shiley FlexTra brand Flexible Dual-Cannula Tracheostomy Tube, Models: 358060, Size 6, FlexTra Cuffed; 358070, Size 7, FlexTra Cuffed; 358080, Size 8, FlexTra Cuffed; 358090, Size 9, FlexTra Cuffed; 3
Brand
Nellcor Puritan Bennett
UPC
All codes are affected.

Units Affected

323 units shipped to US Field Personnel or Healthcare facilities.