Medtronic Recalls 70,000 Tracheostomy Tubes Following Reports of Breathing Troubles
Some patients had trouble breathing while using the Covidien Shiley tube. Some 70,000 tracheostomy tubes for infants and children are being recalled by Medtronic PLC following injury reports. According to Star Tribune, reports indicate that some patients had trouble breathing while using the Covidien Shiley tube. The disposable tubes … [Read more...] about Medtronic Recalls 70,000 Tracheostomy Tubes Following Reports of Breathing Troubles
Recall of Covidien Infant and Child Tracheostomy Tubes Because of Breathing Difficulties
Covidien Tracheostomy Tubes Are Being Recalled. On May 8, 2015 Medtronic began notifying hospitals and distributors that lots of its Covidien Shiley tracheostomy tubes for infants and children manufactured after November 29, 2012 were formed with a wider-angle bend than standard models. Medtronic has recalled 70,000 … [Read more...] about Recall of Covidien Infant and Child Tracheostomy Tubes Because of Breathing Difficulties
Medtronic Recalls Tracheostomy Tubes Because of Injury Reports
Medtronic PLC has announced the voluntary recall of 70,000 tracheostomy tubes for children and babies following reports that some patients have had difficulty breathing while using them. Hundreds of adverse events involving the Covidien Shiley tube have been reported to regulators since 2012, when the device was altered to give it … [Read more...] about Medtronic Recalls Tracheostomy Tubes Because of Injury Reports
