Shorter 8 French feeding tubes recalled because distal tips may detach

Plain-English summary

NutraGlide Nasal Feeding Tubes with stylet and ENFit, 5 F - 8 F x 55, REF E NRT-06055-I, are being recalled. The tube is placed through the nose and ends in the stomach or intestine, and is used for the administration of nutrition and fluids.

The affected tubes have distal tips that may detach at lower than expected forces.

The recall covers 840 units, with box UDI (01)00842071149123(17)280601(10)250711-319 and pouch UDI (01)00842071149048(17)280601(10)250627-421, distributed to Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The FDA has classified the action as Class II.

The enforcement record describes the detachment potential and reports no injuries. Facilities should quarantine affected stock and follow the firm's instructions.

The recalled product

Product

NutraGlide Nasal Feeding Tube with Stylet and ENFit, 5 F - 8 F x 55, REF E NRT-06055-I The NutraGlide Nasal Feeding Tube is a feeding tube placed through the nose and ending in the stomach or intestine used for the administration of nutrition, fluids, and medications in neonatal

Manufacturer

Applied Medical Technology Inc

Category

Medical Device — Feeding tube

Hazard

• tip-detachment
• device-defect
• retained-fragment-risk

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