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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

EndoVive 20 Fr Safety PEG Push w/ENFit Kit (Box 2)-Indicated for enteral nutrition directly into the stomach in both pediatric and adult patients who are unable to consume nutrition by conventional means. UPN: M00509191

Reported: April 17, 2024 Initiated: February 20, 2024 #Z-1517-2024

Product Description

EndoVive 20 Fr Safety PEG Push w/ENFit Kit (Box 2)-Indicated for enteral nutrition directly into the stomach in both pediatric and adult patients who are unable to consume nutrition by conventional means. UPN: M00509191

Reason for Recall

Inability to advance the guidewire through the feeding tube during placement due to blocked lumen of the barb connector. May lead prolongation in the procedure to exchange the device for another leading to leading to a cascade of events which may include additional intervention to close the puncture site, bleeding, leakage of gastric contents, and aspiration

Details

Units Affected
13 units (Japan)
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the country of Japan.
Location
Marlborough, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
EndoVive 20 Fr Safety PEG Push w/ENFit Kit (Box 2)-Indicated for enteral nutrition directly into the stomach in both pediatric and adult patients who are unable to consume nutrition by conventional means. UPN: M00509191. Recalled by Boston Scientific Corporation. Units affected: 13 units (Japan).
Why was this product recalled?
Inability to advance the guidewire through the feeding tube during placement due to blocked lumen of the barb connector. May lead prolongation in the procedure to exchange the device for another leading to leading to a cascade of events which may include additional intervention to close the puncture site, bleeding, leakage of gastric contents, and aspiration
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 17, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1517-2024.