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Nestle HealthCare Nutrition recalls Nestle Nutrition, Compat, Enteral Feeding Tube, sterile, 8 French (REF 08310400), 10 French (REF 08310600), and 12 Frenc
Recalled August 14, 2013 · FDA recall Z-1922-2013 · Nestle HealthCare Nutrition
Hazard
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition, Inc. is initiating a recall on some of Compat NG Tubes because they have been delivered in an insufficiently sealed pouch, thus compromising the sterility claimed on the label. · FDA Class II
Units
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Description
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition, Inc. is initiating a recall on some of Compat NG Tubes because they have been delivered in an insufficiently sealed pouch, thus compromising the sterility claimed on the label.
Product
Nestle Nutrition, Compat, Enteral Feeding Tube, sterile, 8 French (REF 08310400), 10 French (REF 08310600), and 12 French (REF 08310500). Product Usage: The Compat Nasogastric Feeding Tube is indicated for the administration of nutrition, fluids and medications into the stomach r small bowel by the naso-enteric, route for patients who have an intact gastrointestinal tract but are physically unable to ingest enough nutrients orally to meet their current needs.
Manufacturer(s)
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →