Covidien Shiley Disposable Decannulation Plug
Recall Summary Covidien LLC is recalling Shiley Disposable Decannulation Plugs distributed to hospitals, pharmacies, and laboratories in New Zealand. The manufacturer is issuing guidance about how to use the product. This is classified as a Class I recall, the most serious type.
- Recalling firm
- Medtronic New Zealand Limited
- Product
- Covidien Shiley Disposable Decannulation Plug. [Device]. Model: Covidien Shiley™ Disposable Decannulation Plug, Covidien Shiley™ Tracheostomy Tube Cuffless with Disposable Inner Cannula, Covidien Shiley™ Tracheostomy Tube Cuffed with Disposable Inner Cannula. Affected: Product number - DDCP, 4DCFN, 6DCFN, 6DFEN, 8DCFN, 8DFEN, 10DCFN, 10DFEN - All Lots
- Reason
- The manufacturer identified that all levels of product packaging for Covidien Shiley™ disposable decannulation plugs incorrectly display the symbol for non-DEHP: This symbol was erroneously included during the labelling creation process. The decannulation plug seal contains DEHP.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- medical device recall
- Country
- New Zealand
- Agency
- MEDSAFE
- Recall date
- 2026-04-23
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- New Zealand - Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory
Official recall notice from MEDSAFE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/fbc77de4-15ca-4434-a0b1-eb250b00c5dc