C.R. Bard recalls premature infant feeding tubes with ENFit connector due to potential tubing and connector fusion issues. Affected lot numbers include NGAXX216, NGAVX224, NGBN2861. Consumers should check their product details.
BMD has identified that the product code/lot number combination identified above may have ineffectively fused tubing and ENFit(TM) connector.
C.R. Bard is recalling premature infant feeding tubes with ENFit connectors that may have ineffectively fused tubing and the connector. This could lead to improper connections during medical use, potentially causing harm to infants.
The tubing and ENFit connector may not fuse properly, increasing the risk of incorrect connections during medical procedures. This could lead to improper feeding or aspiration of gastric contents in infants.
Parents and caregivers of premature infants using Bard's ENFit feeding tubes with the specified lot numbers are most at risk. Healthcare providers using these tubes for neonatal care may also be affected.
Check the lot number on the tube packaging. Affected products include those with lot numbers NGAXX216, NGAVX224, or NGBN2861.
Look for the lot number on the tube packaging to determine if it is affected (NGAXX216, NGAVX224, or NGBN2861).
The tubing and ENFit connector may not fuse effectively, increasing the risk of incorrect connections during medical procedures.
Lot numbers NGAXX216, NGAVX224, and NGBN2861 are affected.
No immediate stop is required, but affected lot numbers should be checked and replaced if necessary.
We’ve drafted a message you can send C.R. Bard to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1354-2018 — C.R. Bard C.R. Bard Hello, I own a C.R. Bard that is covered by recall Z-1354-2018 from C.R. 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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