Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2653-2026 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Covidien LLC |
| Report date | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Recall initiation date | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Quantity | 293,659 devices |
| Location | Boulder, CO, United States |
Official product description
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.
Why the product was recalled
Due to product labeling incorrectly including the symbol indicating non-DEHP (Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate as the product includes 30 to 35% DEHP.
Distribution information
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.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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