Avanos MIC-KEY SF Gastrostomy Tube Recall: Cracked or Detached Risk
Avanos Medical recalls specific models of gastrostomy feeding tubes due to risk of cracking or detachment from the tube body. Affected units include various sizes and lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Devices had cracked or detached from the feeding tube body
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What happened, in plain English
Avanos Medical is recalling certain models of gastrostomy feeding tubes that may have cracked or detached from the tube body. This could lead to serious complications if the tube becomes dislodged or breaks during use. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/64601-avanos-mic-key-sf-gastrostomy-tube-recall-cracked-or-detached.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/64601-avanos-mic-key-sf-gastrostomy-tube-recall-cracked-or-detached · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2969-2020
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“Avanos MIC-KEY SF Gastrostomy Tube Recall: Cracked or Detached Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/64601-avanos-mic-key-sf-gastrostomy-tube-recall-cracked-or-detached. Based on FDA recall #Z-2969-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2969-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The tubes may crack or detach from the feeding tube body, which could cause the tube to become dislodged or break during use. This poses a risk of serious complications such as aspiration or infection if the tube is no longer properly secured.
Who’s affected
Individuals using the recalled gastrostomy feeding tubes for medical nutrition are affected. Patients with feeding tubes and caregivers are most at risk due to potential dislodgement or breakage.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the product code and lot number on the tube. Affected models include sizes 12Fr and 14Fr with specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
- Brand
Avanos- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check for Cracks or Detachment
Inspect the tube for cracks or signs of detachment from the feeding tube body.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 7 states, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “US states: OK IL WI PA TX IL PA NJ OK LA OUS: Belgium” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Illinois, Louisiana, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2.5 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
What models are affected by this recall?
The recall includes specific sizes and lot numbers: 12Fr and 14Fr tubes with product codes like 7120-12-1.0, 7120-14-0.8, and lot numbers such as 30041194, 30020939, etc.
Do I need to stop using the tube immediately?
The recall does not require immediate stop use; however, you should check for cracks or detachment before continuing use.
How can I confirm if my tube is affected?
Check the product code and lot number on your tube against the list provided in the recall notice.
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Where this comes from
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-2969-2020 (July 29, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2969-2020 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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