MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AVANOS MEDICAL INC. ENFIT PU FEEDING TUBE PURPLE; DH NASOGASTRIC (NG) FEEDING TUBES (NEOMED AND NEOCONNECT)

Model Number	PFTS6.5P-NC
Medical Device Problem Code	Complete Blockage (1094)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This event was initially deemed not reportable based on our reporting strategy active at the time of the alert date; however, following a recent retrospective review of complaints this event was made reportable out of an abundance of caution.The actual complaint product was not returned for evaluation.A review of the device history record is not possible as no lot number was provided; therefore, the udi-pi is unavailable.The actual complaint product was returned for evaluation.The port was flushed and felt lots of resistance during flushing of solution inside the tubing through the port.However, after multiple attempts of flushing, some whitish substances were able to flush from the tubing and exit at distal end.There was still whitish build-up left inside the tube.After decontamination, the returned device was examined in a well-lit area looking for kink/ damage to the tube.There were no kinking observed.However, bending of the tubing in multiple locations was observed.At the same time, the hardened/ stiffness reported was visible towards the distal end as it does not sit on the lab table when lifted.A root cause has not been determined.All information reasonably known as of 08 jun 2026 has been included in this health authority report.Should additional information be obtained, a follow-up health authority report will be provided.The information provided by avanos medical inc.Represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to avanos medical inc.Avanos medical inc.Has no independent knowledge of the reported event but is relaying the information provided by the user facility where the incident occurred.This product incident is documented in the avanos medical complaint database and identified as complaint (b)(4).This information is submitted pursuant to 21cfr803, in compliance with the medical device reporting requirement and should not be considered to be an admission that an avanos medical inc.Product is defective or caused serious injury.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that an ng tube became occluded and hardened along a portion of the tube during use, preventing feeding and requiring removal and replacement.No injury or medical intervention was reported.Event date unknown.

• Brand Name: ENFIT PU FEEDING TUBE PURPLE
• Common Device Name: DH NASOGASTRIC (NG) FEEDING TUBES (NEOMED AND NEOCONNECT)
• Manufacturer (Section D): AVANOS MEDICAL INC.; 5405 windward parkway; alpharetta GA 30004
• Manufacturer (Section G): NINGBO TIANYI MEDICAL APPLIANCE CO., LTD; no.788,mozhi north rd; tourism resort, dongqian lake; ningbo zhejiang, cn 31512 1; CH 315121
• Manufacturer Contact: tamara cardona ; 5405 windward parkway; alpharetta, GA 30004 ; 4704485487
• MDR Report Key: 25428014
• Report Number: 3011270181-2026-00082
• Device Sequence Number: 16045679
• Product Code: FPD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00350770001784
• UDI-Public: (01)00350770001784
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K082238
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/08/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: PFTS6.5P-NC
• Device Catalogue Number: PFTS6.5P-NC
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/12/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/28/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/08/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown