Kentec Medical recalls ENFit feeding tubes due to risk of cap fracture causing feeding delays 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 affects patients using these tubes for medical nutrition.
The plastic tethered closure cap on these feeding tubes may fracture 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 due to the broken cap.
Patients using sterile, single-use ENFit feeding tubes for enteral nutrition are most at risk. Healthcare providers administering these tubes through medical procedures are also affected.
Check for catalog number ENF-50P-5: 5-fr. 50 cm ENFit Enteral Feeding Tubes. The lot number KS1706018 is associated with this recall.
Inspect the plastic tethered closure cap for signs of cracking or damage before use.
Reach out to Kentec Medical for guidance on tube replacement if the cap is damaged.
The plastic tethered closure cap may fracture, potentially delaying feeding or requiring extra x-rays to confirm tube placement.
Contact Kentec Medical for guidance on tube replacement if the cap is damaged.
Yes, lot number KS1706018 is associated with this recall.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kentec Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2515-2020 — Kentec Medical Kentec Medical Hello, I own a Kentec Medical that is covered by recall Z-2515-2020 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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