Ross Products Division Abbott Laboratories Ross Hide-A-Port Low Profile Balloon Gastrostomy Tube Kit, 14 Fr., 0.8 cm length, Item Numbers: 53126 and 55602. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Ross Hide-A-Port Low Profile Balloon Gastrostomy Tube Kit, 14 Fr., 0.8 cm length, Item Numbers: 53126 and 55602.
Brand
Ross Products Division Abbott Laboratories
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Numbers: 73088GZ00, 75182GZ00, 78309GZ00, 72040GZ00, 75183GZ00, 77269GZ00, 79340GZ00, 79365GZ00.
Products Sold
Lot Numbers: 73088GZ00, 75182GZ00, 78309GZ00, 72040GZ00, 75183GZ00, 77269GZ00, 79340GZ00, 79365GZ00.
Ross Products Division Abbott Laboratories is recalling Ross Hide-A-Port Low Profile Balloon Gastrostomy Tube Kit, 14 Fr., 0.8 cm length, Item Numbers: 5312 due to The balloons may be defective as indicated by an increased number of early balloon failures, which may result in tube displacement from patient.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The balloons may be defective as indicated by an increased number of early balloon failures, which may result in tube displacement from patient.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The firm notified their customers on 3/1/2004 by telephone, fax, and FedEx. Product will be returned.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026