FDA Recall Terminated

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.

Recall: Z-0093-2019 · Initiated June 4, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0093-2019
Event Number
81116
Firm
Neomed Inc
FEI Number
3011270181
Product Code
FPD
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
June 4, 2018
Posted
October 10, 2018
Terminated
July 21, 2020
Address
100 Londonderry Ct, Ste 112, Woodstock, GA, 30188-7353

Description

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.

Reason

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

Action

On about 06/04/2018, NeoMed notified customers via "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL." Instructions included to examine inventory for affected devices, notify customers if the devices have been further distributed, complete and return the Response Form, and arrange for the return of all affected devices to NeoMed. Questions can be directed to NeoMed at 888-876-2225.

Distribution

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.

Quantity

208,260 units (20,826 cases)