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Hollister VTAD Gastrointestinal Tube Device Recall: Risk of Tube Migration

Hollister recalls VTAD gastrointestinal tube attachment devices (model 9782) due to potential tube separation causing migration or loss. Affected units include specific lot numbers. Consumers should contact Hollister for details.

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Recalling firmHollister Incorporated2000 Hollister Dr · Libertyville, IL 60048-3781
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Holl: The Hollister VTAD gastrointestinal tube attachment device (model 9782) is recalled because the tube holder can separate from the barrier securing it to the patient's body. This separation might cause the tube to migrate or become lost, posing a risk of injury. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/63280-hollister-vtad-gastrointestinal-tube-device-recall-risk-of-tube-migration.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/63280-hollister-vtad-gastrointestinal-tube-device-recall-risk-of-tube-migration · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1311-2021

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“Hollister VTAD Gastrointestinal Tube Device Recall: Risk of Tube Migration.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/63280-hollister-vtad-gastrointestinal-tube-device-recall-risk-of-tube-migration. Based on FDA recall #Z-1311-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1311-2021%22&limit=1).

Hollister Incorporated voluntarily recalled the Vertical Drain Tube Attachment Device (VTAD) on Feb. 11, 2021, according to the FDA. The tube holder can separate from the barrier, potentially causing catheter migration or loss.

How to tell if you have it

  • Brand: Hollister
  • Product: Vertical Drain Tube Attachment Device (VTAD)
  • Model: 9782
  • UDI: 00610075097821
  • Lot Numbers: 0K02, 1A09, and lAlO
  • Quantity: 1,031 boxes (5,155 eaches)
  • Distribution: US Nationwide including IL, CO, NJ, CA, AZ, TX, KS, NY, IN, SC, RI, ID, WV, OH, MT, MO, SD, MI, MA, PA, VA, FL, NE, OR, KY, GA, WA, OK, TN, NC, MD, MN, MS, LA, NM, ND and Canada

The hazard

The tube holder can separate from the barrier that secures the device to the patients' body. This separation might contribute to the potential risk of the tube/drain/catheter migration or loss.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Hollister Incorporated has 1 other recall on record since 2024-12-23, including the 2024-12-23 Hollister AnchorFast SlimFit Tube Fastener Recall for skin barrier wear time risk. Other recent recalls of similar products include Elekta Geneva Brachytherapy Applicator Recall (2026-04-03), Elekta Fletcher CT/MR Shielded Applicator Set Recall (2026-04-03) and Elekta Advanced Gynecological Applicator Recall (2026-04-03).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the model number 9782 on the device. Affected units include lot numbers 0K02, 1A09, and lAlO. The device is used to stabilize and secure gastrointestinal tubes and surgical drains.

  • Brand
    Hollister
  • Category
    Medical device
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Device Model

    Look for model number 9782 on the device to confirm if it's affected.

  2. Contact Hollister

    Reach out to Hollister Incorporated for specific instructions on next steps.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 36 states.

Alaska: nationwideAKMaine: nationwideMEVermont: nationwideVTNew Hampshire: nationwideNHWashington: named in the noticeWAIdaho: named in the noticeIDMontana: named in the noticeMTNorth Dakota: named in the noticeNDMinnesota: named in the noticeMNIllinois: named in the noticeILWisconsin: nationwideWIMichigan: named in the noticeMINew York: named in the noticeNYRhode Island: named in the noticeRIMassachusetts: named in the noticeMAOregon: named in the noticeORNevada: nationwideNVWyoming: nationwideWYSouth Dakota: named in the noticeSDIowa: nationwideIAIndiana: named in the noticeINOhio: named in the noticeOHPennsylvania: named in the noticePANew Jersey: named in the noticeNJConnecticut: nationwideCTCalifornia: named in the noticeCAUtah: nationwideUTColorado: named in the noticeCONebraska: named in the noticeNEMissouri: named in the noticeMOKentucky: named in the noticeKYWest Virginia: named in the noticeWVVirginia: named in the noticeVAMaryland: named in the noticeMDDelaware: nationwideDEArizona: named in the noticeAZNew Mexico: named in the noticeNMKansas: named in the noticeKSArkansas: nationwideARTennessee: named in the noticeTNNorth Carolina: named in the noticeNCSouth Carolina: named in the noticeSCDistrict of Columbia: nationwideDCOklahoma: named in the noticeOKLouisiana: named in the noticeLAMississippi: named in the noticeMSAlabama: nationwideALGeorgia: named in the noticeGAHawaii: nationwideHITexas: named in the noticeTXFlorida: named in the noticeFL

FDA distribution: “Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of IL, CO, NJ, CA, AZ, TX, KS, NY, IN, SC, RI, ID, WV, OH, MT, MO, SD, MI, MA, PA, VA, FL, NE, OR, KY, GA, WA, OK, TN, NC, MD, MN, MS, LA , NM, ND and the country…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Named in the notice: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 19 months after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Feb 11, 202112. FDA classified it Class II: Mar 26, 202123. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Apr 7, 202134. FDA terminated the recall: Sep 14, 2022420212022
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
  4. FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1311-2021 (February 11, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1311-2021 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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