medical Class II Updated 2020-07-15

Kentec Medical, Inc recalls Ameritus Medical Products ENFit Polyurethane and Silicone Fe

Recalled Product

Ameritus Medical Products ENFit Polyurethane and Silicone Feeding Tubes. Sterile and single use only. Catalog number ENF-Y60P-50 (6 fr. 50 cm ENFit Enteral Feeding Tube with Y-Port).


Hazard / Issue

Feeding tube plastic tethered closure cap may possibly fracture or break. Possible health hazards: (1) Enteral feeding and medication administration could be possibly delayed, until replacement tube is placed into patient (2) Patient could be unnecessarily overexposed to radiation if multiple x-rays are needed to confirm placement of a new tube, if x-ray is used as the placement confirmation method.

Issued by

FDA

Affected States: CA, IA, VA
Lot/Code Info: Lot Number: KS1810008
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