CARDINAL HEALTH
Received Jul 7, 2026 · Event occurred May 20, 2026
Report 1423537-2026-00220 · MDR key 25733624
Device
Generic name
Tubes, Gastrointestinal (and Accessories)
Manufacturer
Cardinal Health 200, LlcModel number
8884721252ECatalog number
8884721252E
Product problems
- Detachment of Device or Device Component
Patient
Not reported
- Foreign Body In Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THE PATIENT HAD MULTIPLE NASOGASTRIC TUBES (NGT) INSERTED DURING ADMISSION. THE LAST NGT WAS REMOVED. TWO DAYS LATER A CHEST X-RAY NOTED THAT THE WEIGHTED TIP OF THE NGT WAS RETAINED IN THE STOMACH. PATIENT REQUIRED ENDOSCOPIC PROCEDURE FOR REMOVAL. THERE WAS NO PERMANENT INJURY RELATED TO THIS. THERE WAS NO MENTION OF WHETHER NGT WAS INTACT IN DOCUMENTATION AT TIME OF NGT REMOVAL.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
AN INVESTIGATION IS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY. UPON COMPLETION THE RESULTS WILL BE FORWARDED.