FDA recall record

Kentec Medical Ameritus Medical Products ENFit Polyurethane and Silicone Feeding Tubes recall — FDA Z-2517-2020

Feeding tube plastic tethered closure cap may possibly fracture or break. Possible health hazards: (1) Enteral feeding and medication administration could…

Class IIclassification
Z-2517-2020official record ID
Jul 15, 2020report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2517-2020
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmKentec Medical, Inc.
Report dateJul 15, 2020
Recall initiation dateJan 17, 2020
Quantity2130
LocationIrvine, CA, United States

Official product description

Ameritus Medical Products ENFit Polyurethane and Silicone Feeding Tubes. Sterile and single use only. Catalog number ENF-80P-50 (8 fr. 50 cm ENFit Enteral Feeding Tube).

Why the product was recalled

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.

Distribution information

US: CA, IA, and VA

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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