Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 36744 |
| Brand Name: | Covidien Shiley Disposable Decannulation Plug |
| 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 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Medtronic New Zealand Limited Unit 16 Mezzanine Level 5 Gloucester Park Road Onehunga AUCKLAND |
| Contact Information: | 0800 377 807 |
| Manufacturer: | Covidien LLC |
| Issue: | 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. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 23/4/2026 |
