| Type of Product |
Medical Device |
| TGA Recall Reference |
RC-2018-RN-00269-1 |
| Product Name/Description |
Medicina Nasogastric Tubes
Product Codes: LG & NGP
Tube sizes: 4Fr, 5Fr and 6Fr
Multiple Lot Numbers
ARTG Number: 276654
(Australasian Medical & Scientific - Tube, feeding, nasoenteral) |
| Recall Action Level |
Hospital |
| Recall Action Classification |
Class II |
| Recall Action Commencement Date |
24/04/2018 |
| Responsible Entity |
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| Reason/Issue |
Australasian Medical & Scientific Ltd (AMSL) have been made aware that the measurement markings on certain nasogastric tubes may be blurred and illegible which may result in a tube being inserted at an incorrect length in a patient. |
| Recall Action |
Product Defect Correction |
| Recall Action Instructions |
AMSL is advising customers to inspect inventory for identified lot numbers and inspect these lots for any units which display blurry or illegible text. Users should quarantine any affected units for return to AMSL and a replacement to be issued.
This action has been closed out on 15/01/2019 |
| Contact Information |
02 9882 3666 - Customer Service Support |