Canadian Hospital Specialties recalls MED-RX pediatric feeding tubes due to potential incorrect length packaging. Affected units may cause feeding issues if used improperly.
The product may be packaged with the incorrect length of feeding tube as labeled.
Canadian Hospital Specialties is recalling pediatric feeding tubes that may be packaged with the wrong length. Using the incorrect length could lead to feeding problems for children.
The feeding tubes may be packaged with the incorrect length as labeled. This could cause feeding issues if the tube is too short or too long for the child's needs.
Parents and caregivers of pediatric patients who use these feeding tubes. Children receiving enteral nutrition through these tubes are most at risk.
Check for the MED-RX brand with model number 54-1650R, 5Fr X 16 inch (40cm) polyurethane feeding tube with an orange radiopaque stripe. The product was sold in Canada with lot number 135137.
Verify the tube length matches the label (16 inches) before use.
The recall is for potential incorrect packaging, not a safety hazard if used correctly.
Look for the MED-RX brand with model 54-1650R, 16-inch tube, orange radiopaque stripe, and lot number 135137.
No, but check the tube length matches the label before use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Canadian Hospital Specialties to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2440-2018 — Canadian Hospital Specialties Canadian Hospital Specialties Hello, I own a Canadian Hospital Specialties that is covered by recall Z-2440-2018 from Canadian Hospital Specialties. 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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