Canadian Hospital Specialties recalls MED-RX POLYURETHANE FEEDING TUBES: a) 5Fr X 16" (40cm), REF 54-1650R b) 6.5Fr X16" (40cm), REF 54-1665R c) 5Fr X 24" (6…

Recall date

July 16, 2019

Source

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

Recall number

Z-2281-2019

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Canadian Hospital Specialties

Sold / distributed

GA and TN

Why it was recalled

The firm received a complaint that the connector detached from the feeding tube.

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 TUBES: a) 5Fr X 16" (40cm), REF 54-1650R b) 6.5Fr X16" (40cm), REF 54-1665R c) 5Fr X 24" (60cm), REF 54-2450R d) 6.5Fr X 24" (60cm), REF 54-2465R e) 8Fr X 24: (60cm), REF 54-2480R f) 8Fr X 36" (91cm), REF 54-3680R