Canadian Hospital Specialties recalls MED-RX POLYURETHANE FEEDING TUBE For Pediatric Use with Orange Radioplaque Stripe and Enteral Connector, 6.5Fr X 24" (6…

Recall date

December 1, 2018

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-0725-2019

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Canadian Hospital Specialties

Sold / distributed

US in the states of TN

Why it was recalled

The product may be packaged with a 5FR X 24 length Feeding tube instead of a 6.5 FR X 24 Feeding tube as labeled.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

MED-RX POLYURETHANE FEEDING TUBE For Pediatric Use with Orange Radioplaque Stripe and Enteral Connector, 6.5Fr X 24" (60cm), REF 54-2465-R Product Usage: A Nasogastric/Oralgastric enteral feeding tube. The MED-RX Feeding Tube is intended to be used for nasogastric/oralgastric enteral feeding as directed by a physician.