Kentec Medical recalls ENFit feeding tubes due to possible cap fracture causing delayed feeding or unnecessary radiation exposure during tube placement confirmation.
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.
Kentec Medical is recalling certain ENFit feeding tubes because the plastic cap might break, which could delay feeding or require extra x-rays to confirm tube placement. This is a safety issue for patients using feeding tubes.
The plastic tethered closure cap on these feeding tubes may break during use. If it breaks, feeding could be delayed until a new tube is placed. Additionally, if x-rays are used to confirm tube placement, the patient might need extra x-rays if the tube isn't properly positioned.
Patients using enteral feeding tubes with the recalled model are affected. Those who rely on x-rays to confirm tube placement are at higher risk of unnecessary radiation exposure.
Check for catalog number ENF-80P-50 (8 tubes, 50 cm length) or lot number KS190:04004. These tubes were sold as sterile, single-use items.
Look for catalog number ENF-80P-50 or lot number KS1904004 on the tube packaging.
If you have the recalled tubes, contact your healthcare provider for guidance on tube replacement and radiation exposure risks.
The plastic cap on these feeding tubes may break, which could delay feeding or require extra x-rays to confirm tube placement.
Check the catalog number or lot number on the tube packaging. Contact your healthcare provider for guidance on replacement and radiation risks.
If the cap breaks, feeding could be delayed until a new tube is placed. If x-rays are used to confirm placement, extra x-rays might be needed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kentec Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2517-2020 — Kentec Medical Kentec Medical Hello, I own a Kentec Medical that is covered by recall Z-2517-2020 from Kentec 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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