MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AVANOS MEDICAL INC. CORFLO NASOGASTRIC/NASOINTESTINAL FEEDING TUBE WITH STYLET WITH ENFIT CONNECTOR; DH CPK NG TUBES

Model Number 42-9226

Device Problem Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported, the 6fr corflo feed tube had a hole in it (in an unspecified location); there was no reported injury.Additional information received 09aug2023 reported, the hole was noted after the nasogastric (ng) tube had been inserted into the patient.There was no reported injury to the patient.Additional information received 11aug2023 reported, the tube was inserted into the patient, and they realized the ¿rates¿ weren¿t right and the tube was removed.Upon removal, the hole was notice.There was no reported injury to the patient.Additional information received 14aug2023 reported, a new tube was inserted, and no additional medical intervention was needed.The patient was reportedly stable and no longer required an ng tube.

Manufacturer Narrative

The product involved in the report has been returned and the investigation remains in progress at this time.A review of the device history record is in-progress.All information reasonably known as of 31 aug 2023 has been included in this health authority report.Should additional information be obtained, a follow-up health authority report will be provided.The information provided by avanos medical inc.Represents all of 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 avanos medical inc.Avanos medical inc.Has no independent knowledge of the reported event but is relaying the information provided by the user facility where the incident occurred.This product incident is documented in the avanos medical complaint database and identified as complaint (b)(4).This information is submitted pursuant to 21cfr803, in compliance with the medical device reporting requirement and should not be considered to be an admission that an avanos medical inc.Product is defective or caused serious injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device history record for lot 30167357 was reviewed and the product was produced according to product specifications.The actual complaint product was returned for evaluation.The returned sample device was examined and showed signs of damages (tear/hole).There were external dent marks identified after the sample was inspected under magnification just below the y connector.The area where the uneven surface appeared jagged and/or wrinkled.The tubing was cut to view the inside surface of the tubing.Once the tubing was opened, there were lines and indentations in the inner walls of the tubing.The incident was confirmed as reported.A root cause could not be determined.All information reasonably known as of 10 oct 2023 has been included in this health authority report.Should additional information be obtained, a follow-up health authority report will be provided.The information provided by avanos medical inc.Represents all of 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 avanos medical inc.Avanos medical inc.Has no independent knowledge of the reported event but is relaying the information provided by the user facility where the incident occurred.This product incident is documented in the avanos medical complaint database and identified as complaint (b)(4).This information is submitted pursuant to 21cfr803, in compliance with the medical device reporting requirement and should not be considered to be an admission that an avanos medical inc.Product is defective or caused serious injury.

• Brand Name: CORFLO NASOGASTRIC/NASOINTESTINAL FEEDING TUBE WITH STYLET WITH ENFIT CONNECTOR
• Type of Device: DH CPK NG TUBES
• Manufacturer (Section D): AVANOS MEDICAL INC.; 5405 windward parkway; alpharetta GA 30004
• Manufacturer (Section G): AVENT SA DE R.L. DE C.V. (AVENT 1); circuito industial no.40; colonia obrera; nogales, cp
• Manufacturer Contact: lisa clark ; 5405 windward parkway; alpharetta, GA 30004 ; 4704485444
• MDR Report Key: 17669373
• MDR Text Key: 322481198
• Report Number: 9611594-2023-00128
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KNT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00350770460864
• UDI-Public: 00350770460864
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: K821906
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/10/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/01/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 42-9226
• Device Catalogue Number: N/A
• Device Lot Number: 30167357
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/24/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/02/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 6 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 17 KG