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MalfunctionFEG

BARD® NASOGASTRIC SUMP TUBE WITH PREVENT® ANTI-REFLUX FILTER

Received Apr 14, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 9, 2026

Report 1018233-2026-02442 · MDR key 24877972

Device

Generic name

Nasogastric Tube

Catalog number

0046160

Lot number

NGKY1795

Product problems

  • Decrease in Suction
  • Component Misassembled

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE INVESTIGATION IS STILL IN PROGRESS. ONCE THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED. UDI FORMAT UPDATED WITH AVAILABLE PRODUCT INFORMATION PER GUDID. H11: SECTIONS A THROUGH F - THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BD REPRESENTS ALL THE KNOWN INFORMATION AT THIS TIME. DESPITE GOOD FAITH EFFORTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, THE COMPLAINANT / REPORTER WAS UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER PATIENT, PRODUCT, OR PROCEDURAL DETAILS TO BD.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TEAM HAD A PATIENT WITH AN NG TUBE THAT WAS NOT SUCTIONING WELL. THE TEAM HAD NOTICED THAT THE VENTING HOLES WERE DIFFERENT ON SOME OF THE NG TUBES.