—#162514

Product

Bard(R) Infant Feeding Tube, ENFit(TM), REF EN0036410 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.

FDA product code: FPD — Tube, Feeding
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Gastroenterology, Urology
Affected lot / code info: Lot numbers: NGARX207, NGAX3462

Why it was recalled

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

Root cause (FDA determination)

Finished device change control

Action the firm took

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."

Recalling firm

Firm: C.R. Bard, Inc.
Address: 8195 Industrial Blvd NE, Covington, Georgia 30014-1497

Distribution

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide Distribution

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2018-02-27
Terminated: 2019-07-11
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #162514. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.