FDA Recall Terminated

Covidien Kangaroo Polyurethane Feeding Tube Radiopaque Line, Safe Enteral Connections 8 Fr/Ch (2.7 mm) x 20" (51 cm); Catalog Number: 461701. Intended for pediatric feeding.

Recall: Z-1034-2016 · Initiated January 21, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1034-2016
Event Number
73115
Firm
Covidien LLC
FEI Number
1219930
Product Code
KNT
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling Change Control
Initiated
January 21, 2016
Posted
March 2, 2016
Terminated
June 1, 2017
Address
60 Middletown Ave, North Haven, CT, 06473-3908

Description

Covidien Kangaroo Polyurethane Feeding Tube Radiopaque Line, Safe Enteral Connections 8 Fr/Ch (2.7 mm) x 20" (51 cm); Catalog Number: 461701. Intended for pediatric feeding.

Reason

8FR 16 PVC tubes were packaged in a 6.5 FR 36 Polyurethane packs and 8FR 20 PVC tubes were packaged in an 8FR 20 Polyurethane packs

Action

Medtronic/Covidien Customers notified via an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter, dated January 22, 2016. The letter identifies the affected product, instructs customers to discontinue use and quarantine any of the product, and return all affected inventory. Customers are also to complete the "Recalled Product Return Form." Questions or concerns can be directed to a Medtronic representative or Customer Service at 800-882-5878.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- US, to the state of CA; and, to Australia and Europe.

Quantity

1,330 units