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510(k) · Cleared

Recalled · Class II · 2019

Med-RX Pediatric Feeding Tubes and Accessories

K100700510(k) TraditionalCleared Dec 13, 2010276-day reviewClass II21 CFR 876.5980Recalls 6

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Benlan, Inc. · FPD Tube, Feeding

Cleared on Dec 13, 2010 as substantially equivalent to K060944 (Vygon Corp., 2006) and 1 other predicate after a 276-day review. Its family tree reaches back 6 generations to 1981. It has been recalled 6 times.

Decided
Dec 13, 2010
Review
276 days
Class
Class II
Product code
FPD
Recalls
6
Predicates
2

Its longest line of descent runs back 6 generations to K810156 (1981). 14 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.

Other ancestors, by year cleared 2006: 1 other ancestor2002: 1 other ancestor2001: 1 other ancestor1999: 1 other ancestor1995: 1 other ancestor1994: 1 other ancestor1986: 1 other ancestor1982: 1 other ancestorK810156 · Argyle Salem Sump Tube · Sherwood Medical Co. · 1981 · recalledK971354 · Knott NG Tube · Michael M. Knott, M.D. · 1997K020005 · Infant Feeding Tubes · Promedic, Inc. · 2002K052903 · Pediatric Feeding Tube · Promedic, Inc. · 2005K072756 · Non-IV Adapter for Infant NG Tube · Promedic, Inc. · 2007K082710 · Safechild Enteral Feeding Tube and Accessories and Feeding Tube Extension Set · Neochild, LLC · 20091980198519901995200020052010
  1. Root · 6 generations backK810156 Argyle Salem Sump TubeSherwood Medical Co. · 1981 · Recalled
  2. 5 generations backK971354 Knott NG TubeMichael M. Knott, M.D. · 1997
  3. 4 generations backK020005 Infant Feeding TubesPromedic, Inc. · 2002
  4. 3 generations backK052903 Pediatric Feeding TubePromedic, Inc. · 2005
  5. 2 generations backK072756 Non-IV Adapter for Infant NG TubePromedic, Inc. · 2007
  6. 1 generation backK082710 Safechild Enteral Feeding Tube and Accessories and Feeding Tube…Neochild, LLC · 2009
  7. This deviceK100700 Med-RX Pediatric Feeding Tubes and AccessoriesBenlan, Inc. · 2010
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−6K810156Argyle Salem Sump TubeSherwood Medical Co.19813
−5K971354Knott NG TubeMichael M. Knott, M.D.1997—
−4K020005Infant Feeding TubesPromedic, Inc.2002—
−3K052903Pediatric Feeding TubePromedic, Inc.2005—
−2K072756Non-IV Adapter for Infant NG TubePromedic, Inc.2007—
−1K082710Safechild Enteral Feeding Tube and Accessories and Feeding Tube Extension SetNeochild, LLC2009—
0 (this device)K100700Med-RX Pediatric Feeding Tubes and AccessoriesBenlan, Inc.2010—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
198210
198610
199410
199510
199910
200110
200210
200610
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K100700, 1981–2010Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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What was it cleared against? (2)

Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K060944Nutrisafe 2
Summary page 2
…is substantially equivalent to legally marketed devices. The proposed MED-RX Pediatric Feeding Tube and Accessories is substantalIly equivalent to the Vygon Nutrisafe 2 (K060944) and the NeoChild SafeChild Infant Feeding Tubes and Accessories (K082710). Both the proposed and the predicate devices have the…
Vygon Corp.20063
*K082710Safechild Enteral Feeding Tube and Accessories and Feeding Tube Extension Set
Summary page 1
…Class 11 Product Code: FPD Predicate Devices: Vygon Nutrisafe 2 (K(060944) NeoChild SafeChild Infant Feeding Tube and Accessories (K082710) Device Description The MED-RX Pediatric Feeding Tube is intended to be used for nasogastric/oralgastric enteral feeding as di…
Neochild, LLC2009—

Also cleared against K060944: 6 other devices →

What descends from it?

No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.

Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)

Recalls of this device

DateClassRecallRoot causeReason
Jul 22, 2019Class IIZ-2293-2019Nonconforming Material/ComponentCertain MED-RX Polyurethane Feeding Tubes are being recalled due to a product concern where the connector has detached from the feeding tube.
Jul 16, 2019Class IIZ-2281-2019Under Investigation by firmThe firm received a complaint that the connector detached from the feeding tube.
Dec 17, 2018Class IIZ-0746-2019Under Investigation by firmEnteral Safe Feeding Tubes labeled as 6.5 FR X 24" contained 5 FR X 24" Enteral Safe Feeding Tubes.
Dec 1, 2018Class IIZ-0725-2019Under Investigation by firmThe product may be packaged with a 5FR X 24 length Feeding tube instead of a 6.5 FR X 24 Feeding tube as labeled.
Jun 11, 2018Class IIZ-2440-2018Process controlThe product may be packaged with the incorrect length of feeding tube as labeled.
Dec 11, 2015Class IIZ-0595-2016Under Investigation by firmThe product may be packaged with a 5 or 6.5FR tube instead of an 8FR size.

No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.

What does this lineage say?

  • The line of descent spans 29 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.3 years on median.
  • 3 of the 14 ancestors have a recall of any class.
  • 6 other devices also cite its predicate K060944.

How does its category compare?

All FPD devices

FPD Tube, Feeding: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2010, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · FPD

1in 2024

2007: 12008: 42009: 42010: 42011: 22012: 12013: 22019: 12024: 1
2007high 4 (2008) · low 0 (2014)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · FPD

118in 2010

2008: 76 days median2009: 69 days median2010: 118 days median
2007high 118 (2010) · low 69 (2009)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · FPD

1in 2019

2015: 12018: 32019: 1
2007high 3 (2018) · low 0 (2007)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · FPD

10in 2025

2007: 192008: 242009: 402010: 212011: 152012: 322013: 382014: 642015: 552016: 1022017: 342018: 302019: 192020: 312021: 242022: 192023: 552024: 412025: 10
2007high 102 (2016) · low 10 (2025)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code FPD, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
20071—019
2008476024
2009469040
20104118021
20112—015
20121—032
20132—038
20140—064
20150—155
20160—0102
20170—034
20180—330
20191—119
20200—031
20210—024
20220—019
20230—055
20241—041
20250—010
20260—0—

What is it indicated for?

The MED-RX Pediatric Feeding Tube and Accessories are disposable, single use enteral feeding devices featuring non-luer enteral only connectors. The MED-RX Pediatric Feeding Tube is intended to be used for nasogastric/oralgastric enteral feeding, as directed by a physician. The MED-RX Enteral Extension Set is an accessory to the MED-RX Pediatric Feeding Tube, to be used to deliver fluids from the nutritional source to an existing non-luer pediatric feeding tube. The MED-RX Pediatric Feeding Tube and Accessories are for hospital use, pediatric patient use only, and are not intended for use beyond 30 days.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K100700: Med-RX Pediatric Feeding Tubes and Accessories.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K100700

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Record history
  • FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
  • Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
  • Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
  • Page last updated Nov 3, 2026