Neomed Inc recalls NeoMed Enteral Feeding Tubes with Enteral Only Connectors, French sizes 4.0Fr, 5.0Fr, 6.5Fr, 8.0Fr, and lengths 40cm, 60

Recalled October 17, 2018 · FDA recall Z-0093-2019 · Neomed

Hazard

Potential for the tethered plug on the hub of the NeoMed Enteral Feeding Tubes with Enteral Only Connectors to inadvertently open after closure. · FDA Class II

Units

208,260 units (20,826 cases)

Sold at

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of: Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Worldwide distribution to Australia, Canada, Singapore, and Spain.

Description

Potential for the tethered plug on the hub of the NeoMed Enteral Feeding Tubes with Enteral Only Connectors to inadvertently open after closure.

Product

NeoMed Enteral Feeding Tubes with Enteral Only Connectors, French sizes 4.0Fr, 5.0Fr, 6.5Fr, 8.0Fr, and lengths 40cm, 60cm, 90cm. The product consists of a polyurethane feeding tube with an attached hub and tethered plug to close the hub when the feeding tube is not in use. Product Usage: Intended for use in neonatal and pediatric patients to provide nutrition via nasal or oral gastric placement and is not intended for use beyond 30 days.

Manufacturer(s)

Neomed Inc

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →