Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- August 12, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Applied Medical Technology
- Category
- Health & Personal Care
- Sold At
- Unknown
- Geographic Scope
- 2 states
- At-Risk Groups
- INFANTS, CHILDREN, GENERAL
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Medical Devices; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Applied Medical Technology
- Product type
- Nasal Feeding Tube
- Model numbers
- REF E NRT-05055-I
- Sizes
- 5F-6F x 55 cm
- Sold at
- Unknown
- Where affected
- MA, RI
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
August 12, 2025
Reported by FDA DEVICE
October 15, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
The nasal feeding tubes, NutraGlide, subject to this recall have distal tips that may detach at lower than expected forces.
What You Should Do
Patients and healthcare providers should stop using this device immediately. Follow the recall instructions provided by the manufacturer. Contact Applied Medical Technology Inc or your healthcare provider for instructions. Notification method: Letter
About This Product
NutraGlide Nasal Feeding Tubes are used to deliver nutrition, fluids, and medications via the nasal route into the stomach or intestine across neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients.
Why This Is Dangerous
The distal tip detachment could result in device malfunction or fragment retention, potentially harming patients and complicating care.
Industry Context
This recall is not identified as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Hospitals and clinics may need to identify affected devices, halt use, and arrange replacements, potentially affecting patient care timelines and costs.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Locate the model number on the device label to confirm REF E NRT-05055-I
- Verify device size listed as 5F-6F x 55
- Check for lot numbers if provided on packaging or labeling
- Compare to recall notice to confirm coverage
Where to find product info
Recall notices and instructions are published on the FDA enforcement page and the manufacturer communications.
What timeline to expect
4-6 weeks for refunds or replacements is common, but timelines vary by provider and recall scope.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Escalate to hospital risk management and patient safety officer
- File a complaint with FDA or CPSC as appropriate for medical devices
- Maintain documentation of all communications with the manufacturer and clinician
How to prevent similar issues
- Ask vendors whether devices use ENFit with secured tips
- Check labeling for REF E NRT-05055-I before use
- Prefer devices with detachable-tip mechanisms clearly tested for retention
Documentation advice
Keep the recall notice, device labeling, serial numbers, photos, and all correspondence with the manufacturer for records.
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Product Details
Model numbers: REF E NRT-05055-I. Distribution: US distribution to MA and RI. Sold from: Unknown. Price: Unknown.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Size 5F-6F x 55
- Distributed to MA and RI
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