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Class IIOngoingZ-2653-2026

Covidien LLC recalls Covidien Shiley Disposable Decannulation Plug REF DDCP UDI-DI code: 10884522004060…

Covidien LLCBoulder, CO, United StatesReported Jul 8, 2026 · 10 days ago
Legal News Analyst ·

Reason for recall

Due to product labeling incorrectly including the symbol indicating non-DEHP (Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate as the product includes 30 to 35% DEHP.

Affected product

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Affected products & lots

  • Covidien Shiley Disposable Decannulation Plug REF DDCP UDI-DI code: 10884522004060 Product Codes that include the Covidien Shiley Disposable Decannulation Plug are: Product Number / UDI-DI code 4DCFN 10884522006576 4DCFS 10884522006583 4DFEN 10884522006606 6DCFN 10884522006613 6DCFS 10884522006620 6DFEN 10884522006644 8DCFN 10884522006651 8DCFS 40884522006690 8DFEN 10884522006675 10DCFN 20884522006535 10DCFS 10884522006545 10DFEN 10884522006569 The Shiley Disposable Decannulation Plug (DDCP) is a universal size and fits any size DCFS, DCFN, DFEN tracheostomy tube. The red DDCP snaplock connector is used to occlude the proximal end of the outer cannula on the Shiley Tracheostomy Tubes. Refer to Table 1 for model types. The DDCP blocks airflow through the tube and directs breathing through the mouth and nose. The Shiley Tracheostomy Tube and the accessory products are intended for use in providing tracheal access for airway management
    UDI-DI code

What the firm is doing

On 04/23/2026, an "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter was mail/email to customers informing them that the labeling for all lots of Covidien Shiley" disposable decannulation plugs incorrectly includes the symbol indicating non-DEHP (Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate). The seal of this product includes 30 to 35% DEHP. Customers are instructed to: -No additional action is required by clinicians for the care or follow-up of patients who are using or have used Covidien Shiley" disposable decannulation plugs. -Customers can continue to use the Covidien Shiley" disposable decannulation plugs. -Post this notice in all care environments where the affected products are used to maintain awareness to this labeling issue. -Share this notice with all relevant personnel within their organization, and with any organization to which the affected product has been transferred or distributed. -Complete and return the enclosed Customer Confirmation Form to rs.gmbmitgfca@medtronic.comeven if you do not have unused inventory. Any questions regarding this communication, contact Medtronic Representative or Customer Service at 800-962-9888.

DistributionShow details

U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states and territories of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and Virgin Islands. The countries of Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bhutan, Canada, Canary Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Martinique, Mexico, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Togo, Trinidad And Tobago, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay.

Class IIWhat this means

Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Sources & references

Source: U.S. FDA openFDA device enforcement reports. This summary is informational and may lag or differ from the official record. Always verify against the FDA before acting.

Taylor Coteus
Legal News Analyst

Taylor Coteus is RecallWatch's Legal News Analyst, covering FDA medical-device enforcement and patient-safety litigation. He reviews every recall against the FDA's official openFDA record before it is published and is responsible for corrections and editorial accuracy.

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