FDA Recall Terminated

Bard(R) Premature Infant Feeding tube, ENFit(TM), REF EN0036430 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.

Recall: Z-1357-2018 · Initiated February 27, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1357-2018
Event Number
79507
Firm
C.R. Bard, Inc.
FEI Number
1018233
Product Code
FPD
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Finished device change control
Initiated
February 27, 2018
Terminated
July 11, 2019
Address
8195 Industrial Blvd NE, Covington, GA, 30014-1497

Description

Bard(R) Premature Infant Feeding tube, ENFit(TM), REF EN0036430 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

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

Action

The firm initiate their recall by letter on 02/27/2018 by letter. The recall letter stated: "Action required: " Immediately examine your inventory and quarantine product subject to this recall. Please refer to the sample product labeling on Attachment 1 to help you locate the product. Do not use or further distribute any affected product. " Please complete and return the accompanying Recall & Effectiveness Check Form attached to this letter regardless of whether or not you have any of the affected product. Additional instructions for product return are contained on the form. Upon receipt of the form indicating there is product to return, the BMD Recall Coordinator will issue you a return authorization number for return of the affected product. " If you have further distributed any units from the affected lots, please identify your customers and notify them at once of this product recall by forwarding a copy of this letter. Your notification should include a copy of this letter and the accompanying enclosures. This recall should be carried out to the user level."

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

4800 units