FDA recall Z-1356-2018

C.R. Bard, Inc. · Class II · device

Product

Bard(R) Adult/Pediatric Feeding Tube, ENFit(TM), REF EN0036420 Product Usage: BARD(R) Nasogastric Sump Tubes with ENFit(TM) connector are intended to be used for: Decompression of stomach by suction or aspiration of gastric contents Short-term administration of term tube feeding, lavage fluid and medications Feeding Tubes with the ENFit(TM) Connector are made of a smooth plastic with a two-eyed tube used for nasogastric feeding of neonates, infants and adults as well as diagnostic and therapeutic aspiration. These products are sold single-use, sterile. The Feeding Tube with the ENFit(TM) connector provides a way to reduce the risk of enteral device misconnections. The ENFit(TM) connector: Addresses patient side connections between feeding tubes, administration sets, medication, flush and bolus feeding syringes, and other enteral devices. Does not allow connectivity with any other connector for any other clinical use.

Reason for recall

BMD has identified that the product code/lot number combination identified above may have ineffectively fused tubing and ENFit(TM) connector.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2018-02-27
Report date
2018-04-18
Termination date
2019-07-11
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Covington, GA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1356-2018