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Z-0656-04

Ross Hide-A-Port Low Profile Balloon Gastrostomy Tube Kit, 16 Fr., 1.0 cm length, Item Numbers: 54148 and...

Ross Products Division Abbott Laboratories / initiated 2004-03-01 / Terminated

Ross Products Division Abbott Laboratories began a recall of Ross Hide-A-Port Low Profile Balloon Gastrostomy Tube Kit, 16 Fr., 1.0 cm length, Item Numbers: 54148 and 55630 on . The reason FDA records is "The balloons may be defective as indicated by an increased number of early balloon failures, which may result in tube displacement from patient". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0656-04
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Ross Products Division Abbott Laboratories
Product
Ross Hide-A-Port Low Profile Balloon Gastrostomy Tube Kit, 16 Fr., 1.0 cm length, Item Numbers: 54148 and 55630.
Product code
KNT Tubes, Gastrointestinal (And Accessories)
Reason for recall
The balloons may be defective as indicated by an increased number of early balloon failures, which may result in tube displacement from patient.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
The firm notified their customers on 3/1/2004 by telephone, fax, and FedEx. Product will be returned.
Distribution
Nationwide; Australia, New Zealand, Italy.
Product codes and lots
Lot Numbers: 72039GZ00, 74158GZ00, 77257GZ00, 80404GZ00, 76219GZ00, 79359GZ00.