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MalfunctionKNT

CARDINAL HEALTH

Received May 28, 2026 · Event occurred May 27, 2026

Report 1423537-2026-00173 · MDR key 25317687

Device

Generic name

Tubes, Gastrointestinal (and Accessories)

Model number

8884721088E

Catalog number

8884721088E

Product problems

  • Difficult to Remove

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER REPORTED PRIOR TO PLACEMENT, STAFF CHECKED THAT THE WIRE WOULD MOVE, AS THE CHARGE NURSE NOTED IT CAN BE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE THE WIRE ONCE PLACED. THE WIRE WAS PARTIALLY MOVED AND THEN REPLACED. AFTER THE NG TUBE WAS PLACED, THE WIRE WOULD NOT COME OUT. WHEN THE CHARGE NURSE PULLED ON IT, THE PURPLE END CAME OFF. IT SOUNDS LIKE STAFF WORKED FOR SOME TIME TO REMOVE THE WIRE AND WERE EVENTUALLY ABLE TO DO SO.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

AN INVESTIGATION IS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY. UPON COMPLETION THE RESULTS WILL BE FORWARDED.