MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARD® NASOGASTRIC SUMP TUBE WITH PREVENT® ANTI-REFLUX FILTER; NASOGASTRIC TUBE

Model Number 0046160

Device Problems Break (1069); Crack (1135)

Patient Problems No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.The device was not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that the nasogastric tube had a crack in it after it was placed in the patient.

Event Description

It was reported that the nasogastric tube had a crack in it after it was placed in the patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned for evaluation.The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: ¿1.Explain the procedure to the patient.2.Carefully measure to fi nd desired length of the tube using the nasogastric tube as a measurement aid.To determine the insertion length: measure the tube from the tip of the nose to the earlobe and from the earlobe to the tip of the xiphoid process.Mark the length of the tube to be passed with a small piece of tape.3.Check the patient¿s nostrils for patency; select the nostril with best patency.4.Lubricate the full length of tube to be inserted." section a through f - the information provided by bd 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 bd.

• Brand Name: BARD® NASOGASTRIC SUMP TUBE WITH PREVENT® ANTI-REFLUX FILTER
• Type of Device: NASOGASTRIC TUBE
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 8371901
• MDR Text Key: 137417164
• Report Number: 1018233-2019-01037
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FEG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741052323
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741052323
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K960176
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/25/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/26/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/31/2023
• Device Model Number: 0046160
• Device Catalogue Number: 0046160
• Device Lot Number: NGCX1086
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/04/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1