Avanos CORFLO NG/NI Pediatric Feeding Tube Recall: Risk of Detachment

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Recalling firmAvanos Medical, Inc.5405 Windward Pkwy, N/A · Alpharetta, GA 30004-3894

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What happened, in plain English

Avanos Medical is recalling pediatric neonatal feeding tubes that may detach the male AIV adaptor from the Y-:connector. This could cause injury to infants during medical procedures.

Why it’s dangerous

The male AIV adaptor can detach from the Y-connector during use, potentially causing the feeding tube to disconnect from the infant's feeding system. This could lead to the infant receiving improper nutrition or causing injury during medical procedures.

Who’s affected

Infants receiving neonatal care using the recalled feeding tubes. Healthcare providers and caregivers who handle these tubes are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for product code 20-1225AIV and lot number 0002983985 on the tube packaging or label. The product was sold to healthcare facilities and neonatal care providers.

Brand
Avanos Medical
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check for Detachment
Inspect the male AIV adaptor for signs of detachment from the Y-connector on the feeding tube.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to use?

The recall indicates a risk of detachment, so it is not safe to use without checking for the issue.

How can I tell if I have the recalled product?

Look for product code 20-1225AIV and lot number 0002983985 on the tube packaging or label.

What should I do if I have the recalled product?

The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Avanos Medical for guidance.

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Subject: Recall Z-0540-2021 — Avanos Medical Avanos Medical

Hello,

I own a Avanos Medical that is covered by recall Z-0540-2021 from Avanos Medical.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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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-0540-2021 (October 16, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0540-2021 to see it in context.
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Avanos Medical, Inc. recalls CORFLO NG/NI Pediatric Neonatal Feeding Tube w/ Anti-IV Connector

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