510(k) · Cleared
ClearedMonoject Enteral Feeding Syringe with ENFit Connector
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Covidien · PNR Enteral Syringes With Enteral Specific Connectors
Cleared on May 12, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K142128 (Covidien, 2015) and 1 other predicate after an 86-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 1980. 4 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- May 12, 2016
- Review
- 86 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- PNR
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K801558 (1980). 19 ancestors in all. 4 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 7 generations backK801558 Enteric Feeding Tube W/Segm. Flex. WT.Biosearch Medical Products, Inc. · 1980
- 6 generations backK973409 Kangaroo Enteral Feeding Extension Set for Syringe PumpsDavis & Geck, Inc. · 1998
- 5 generations backK082654 Enteral Only Extension SetRespironics, Inc. · 2008
- 4 generations backK100099 Oral/Enteral SyringesPhilips Children'S Medical Ventures · 2010
- 3 generations backK112434 BD Oral/Enteral Syringe with BD Univia ConnectionBd Medical Surgical · 2011
- 2 generations backK142128 Kangaroo Enteral Feeding Syringes with Enfit ConnectorCovidien · 2015
- 1 generation backK152857 NeoMed NeoConnect Enteral Syringes with ENFit Connector and…Neomed, Inc. · 2015
- This deviceK160419 Monoject Enteral Feeding Syringe with ENFit ConnectorCovidien · 2016
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK161963 Monoject Enteral Syringe with ENFit ConnectorCovidien · 2016
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK171857 AMSure® Enteral Feeding Syringe with ENFit TipAmsino International, Inc. · 2018
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK170371 DASH 3 ENFit Syringe, DASH 3 Eccentric ENFit Syringe, DASH 3 Plus…Intervene Group Limited · 2017
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK161811 Medela Low Dose Enteral SyringeMedela, Inc. · 2017 · Recalled
Most influential descendants
Showing 4 of 4 · See all- K161963Monoject Enteral Syringe with ENFit ConnectorCovidien · 2016 · cites it directly2descendants
- K171857AMSure® Enteral Feeding Syringe with ENFit TipAmsino International, Inc. · 2018 · cites it directly0descendants
- K170371DASH 3 ENFit Syringe, DASH 3 Eccentric ENFit Syringe, DASH 3 Plus ENFit Syringe, DASH 3…Intervene Group Limited · 2017 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K161811Medela Low Dose Enteral SyringeMedela, Inc. · 2017 · 2 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −7 | K801558 | Enteric Feeding Tube W/Segm. Flex. WT. | Biosearch Medical Products, Inc. | 1980 | — |
| −6 | K973409 | Kangaroo Enteral Feeding Extension Set for Syringe Pumps | Davis & Geck, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −5 | K082654 | Enteral Only Extension Set | Respironics, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −4 | K100099 | Oral/Enteral Syringes | Philips Children'S Medical Ventures | 2010 | — |
| −3 | K112434 | BD Oral/Enteral Syringe with BD Univia Connection | Bd Medical Surgical | 2011 | — |
| −2 | K142128 | Kangaroo Enteral Feeding Syringes with Enfit Connector | Covidien | 2015 | — |
| −1 | K152857 | NeoMed NeoConnect Enteral Syringes with ENFit Connector and compatible… | Neomed, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K160419 | Monoject Enteral Feeding Syringe with ENFit Connector | Covidien | 2016 | — |
| +1 | K161963 | Monoject Enteral Syringe with ENFit Connector | Covidien | 2016 | — |
| +1 | K171857 | AMSure® Enteral Feeding Syringe with ENFit Tip | Amsino International, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| +2 | K170371 | DASH 3 ENFit Syringe, DASH 3 Eccentric ENFit Syringe, DASH 3 Plus ENFit… | Intervene Group Limited | 2017 | — |
| +2 | K161811 | Medela Low Dose Enteral Syringe | Medela, Inc. | 2017 | 1 |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
Planning a device in PNR? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new PNR device
- #1 K252483 Enteral Syringe (20ml, 60ml)score 14.0 · 9 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K142128 | Kangaroo Enteral Feeding Syringes with Enfit ConnectorSummary page 4…nd accessories, 21 CFR 876.5980 Proprietary / Trade Name: Monoject™ Enteral Feeding Syringe with ENFit Connector c. Identification of Legally Marketed Device(s) K142128 – Kangaroo™ Enteral Feeding Syringe with ENFit Connector K152857 – NeoMed NeoConnect™ Enteral Syringes with ENFit Connector an… | 2015 |
| * | K152857 | NeoMed NeoConnect Enteral Syringes with ENFit Connector and compatible NeoSecure Tip CapsSummary page 4…ct™ Enteral Feeding Syringe with ENFit Connector c. Identification of Legally Marketed Device(s) K142128 – Kangaroo™ Enteral Feeding Syringe with ENFit Connector K152857 – NeoMed NeoConnect™ Enteral Syringes with ENFit Connector and compatible NeoSecure™ Tip Caps d. Device Brief Description… | 2015 |
What descends from it? (4)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 36 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.5 years on median.
- 3 of the 19 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K161963 (Covidien, 2016) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K142128.
How does its category compare?
All PNR devicesPNR Enteral Syringes With Enteral Specific Connectors: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2016, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · PNR
1in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · PNR
129in 2021
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · PNR
4in 2023
Class I (4 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · PNR
7in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code PNR, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 139 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 65 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 5 | 247 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | 3 | 133 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 | — | 0 | 8 |
| 2020 | 3 | 209 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | 5 | 129 | 0 | 5 |
| 2022 | 2 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | — | 4 (4) | 11 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 34 |
| 2025 | 1 | — | 0 | 7 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Monoject™ Enteral Feeding Syringe with ENFit Connector is indicated for use as a dispenser, a measuring device, and a fluid transfer device. It is used to deliver fluids into the gastrointestinal system of a patient who is physically unable to eat and swallow. The enteral syringes are intended to be used in clinical or home care settings by users ranging from laypersons (under the supervision of a clinician) to clinicians, in all age groups.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K160419 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K160419: Monoject Enteral Feeding Syringe with ENFit Connector.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K160419
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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