Kentec Medical, Inc recalls Ameritus Medical Products ENFit Polyurethane and Silicone Feeding Tubes. Sterile and single use only. Catalog number EN…

Recall date

January 17, 2020

Source

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

Recall number

Z-2517-2020

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Kentec Medical, Inc

Sold / distributed

US: CA, IA, and VA

Why it was recalled

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.

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

What was recalled

Ameritus Medical Products ENFit Polyurethane and Silicone Feeding Tubes. Sterile and single use only. Catalog number ENF-80P-50 (8 fr. 50 cm ENFit Enteral Feeding Tube).