C.R. Bard, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-1356-2018)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2018.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Bard(R) Adult/Pediatric Feeding Tube, ENFit(TM), REF EN0036420 Product Usage: BARD(R) Nasogastric Sump Tubes with ENFit(TM) connector are intended to be used for: Decompression of stomach by suction or aspiration of gastric contents Short-term administration of term tube feeding, lavage fluid and medications Feeding Tubes with the ENFit(TM) Connector are made of a smooth plastic with a two-eyed tube used for nasogastric feeding of neonates, infants and adults as well as diagnostic and therapeutic aspiration. These products are sold single-use, sterile. The Feeding Tube with the ENFit(TM) connector provides a way to reduce the risk of enteral device misconnections. The ENFit(TM) connector: Addresses patient side connections between feeding tubes, administration sets, medication, flush and bolus feeding syringes, and other enteral devices. Does not allow connectivity with any other connector for any other clinical use.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: February 27, 2018

Date Posted: April 18, 2018

Recall Number: Z-1356-2018

Event ID: 79507

Reason for Recall:

BMD has identified that the product code/lot number combination identified above may have ineffectively fused tubing and ENFit(TM) connector.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 3200 units

Code Information:

Lot Numbers: NGAY4533, NGAX3534, NGARX206

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide Distribution

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated