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Salem Sump PVC Tubes: Product Code/Product Name: 264929 Salem Sump" Stomach Tube, Dual Lumen, 12 Fr/Ch (4.0 mm) 264945 Salem Sump" Stomach Tube, Dual Lumen, 14 Fr/Ch (4.7 mm) 264960 Salem Sump" Stomach Tube, Dual Lumen, 16 Fr/Ch (5.3 mm) 264986 Salem Sump" Stomach Tube, Dual Lumen, 18 Fr/Ch (6.0 mm) 5558264957 Salem Sump" COILED TUBE 16Fr/Ch (5.3 mm) 5558264965 Salem Sump" TUBE 16 Fr/Ch (5.3 mm) 5558264973 Salem Sump" COILED TUBE 18Fr/Ch (6.0 mm) 5558264981 Salem Sump" TUBE 18 Fr/Ch 18Fr/Ch (6.0 mm) 8888264911 Salem Sump" Dual Lumen Stomach Tube, 10 Fr/Ch (3.3 mm), 36" (91 cm) 8888268060 Salem Sump" Dual Lumen Stomach Tube 6 Fr/Ch (2.0 mm), 24" (61 cm) 8888268086 Salem Sump" Dual Lumen Stomach Tube, 8 Fr/Ch (2.7 mm), 24" (61 cm)

FDA Recall Z-0207-2026 · Posted 2025-10-17

Recalling FirmCardinal Health 200, LLC
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeKNT
Date Initiated2025-09-18
Product Quantityall lots

Reason for Recall

Firm has received complaints regarding Anti-Reflux Valve (ARV) breakage due to excessive force during use. Firm is providing additional guidance for use. Expansion of RES 95214.

Firm Action

On September 18, 2025, the firm notified customers via Urgent Medical Device Product Correction Update letters. This is an update to the notice sent in July 2024 for RES 95214. The present recall includes all lots of additional product codes listed. The letter provides customers with additional guidance on how to properly use the Anti-Reflux Valve (ARV): Important Instructions: After placement of the Salem Sump tube, always inject 10ml-20ml of air before seating the Anti Reflux Valve (ARV) into the blue sump vent lumen. Instructions: 1. Seat the BLUE END of the ARV into the blue sump vent lumen of the Salem Sump tube. Insert the ARV gently into the Salem Sump tube to avoid difficult removal. 2. To cap tube, seat the WHITE END of the ARV into the suction lumen. Insert the ARV gently into the Salem Sump tube to avoid difficult removal. 3. To remove, pull valve in the same direction of assembly. Do not pull at an angle to avoid breaking the valve. Please visit https://www.mycardinalmsds.com for updated electronic IFUs.

Root Cause

Use error

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, PR, GU and the countries of Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Africa, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Mexico Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Taiwan, UAE, United Kingdom, Vietnam.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

K810156ARGYLE SALEM SUMP TUBESherwood Medical Co. · 1981-03-02

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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