Class I — Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Shiley Neonatal Recalled by Covidien LP (formerly Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc.) Due to Reports where patients who recently switched from the...

Date: May 8, 2015
Company: Covidien LP (formerly Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc.)
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Covidien LP (formerly Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc.) directly.

Affected Products

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,

Quantity: 69,461 units total

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Covidien LP (formerly Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc.)

Covidien LP (formerly Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc.) has 7 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report