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MedWatch - The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program

Potential Risk of Strangulation in Children Who Use Enteral Feeding Delivery Sets - FDA Safety Communication

The FDA is warning health care providers, parents and caregivers that there is a risk of strangulation in children who receive enteral feeding. The feeding set tubing can become wrapped around a child’s neck and cause strangulation or death. The FDA has received reports of two toddlers who died after being strangled by the tubing.

This safety communication provides:

• Recommendations for parents and caregivers of children who receive enteral feeding.
• Recommendations for health care providers.
• Background on the issue and the FDA’s actions to address the issue.
• Instructions for reporting problems with enteral feeding tube delivery sets to the FDA.

Questions?

If you have questions about this safety communication, contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE).