Bard recalls adult/pediatric feeding tubes with ENFit connector due to potential poor fusion of tubing and connector. Affected lot numbers: NGAY4533, NGAX3534, NGARX206. Consumers should check their tubes and contact Bard for details.
BMD has identified that the product code/lot number combination identified above may have ineffectively fused tubing and ENFit(TM) connector.
Bard is recalling adult and pediatric feeding tubes with ENFit connectors that may have poorly fused tubing and connector. This could lead to incorrect connections with other medical devices, increasing the risk of injury.
The tubing and ENFit connector may not fuse properly, which can cause incorrect connections with other medical devices. This could lead to serious complications like infections or improper medication delivery.
Patients using nasogastric feeding tubes with ENFit connectors from the affected lot numbers are at risk. Healthcare providers and caregivers who use these tubes for medical feeding or decompression are most affected.
Check the lot number on the tube packaging: NGAY4533, NGAX3534, or NGARX206. These tubes are sold as single-use sterile products for nasogastric feeding and decompression.
Look for the lot numbers NGAY4533, NGAX3534, or NGARX206 on the tube packaging.
Reach out to Bard directly for specific instructions on handling affected tubes.
The tubing and ENFit connector may not fuse properly, which can cause incorrect connections with other medical devices.
Lot numbers NGAY4533, NGAX3534, and NGARX206.
No, but you should check the lot number and contact Bard for specific instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bard to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1356-2018 — Bard Bard Hello, I own a Bard that is covered by recall Z-1356-2018 from Bard. 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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