10.[x] additional manufacturer narrative and/or 11.[ ] corrected data.There were 2 occurrences of this issue, the details for the events can be found in the following reports: 2245270-2020-00049; 2245270-2020-00054.The complaint was forwarded to our parent company in france for their evaluation.The investigation summary is as follows: analysis of the samples revealed hardening of the distal end.This is a well-known phenomenon of pvc tubes which may happen with gastric fluids, depending on patients.Nevertheless, it happens very rarely.For this patient, we recommend switching to -pur- polyurethane feeding tube.Since no batch number was provided, it was not possible to review the batch history records.The composition of the product has not changed.We also do not have a record of similar claims in the past 3 years.Corrective action.Vygon france recommends switching to -pur- polyurethane feeding tube.No further corrective /preventive action is initiated at this time.However, both vygon usa and france will continue to monitor this issue.
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