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

Model Number 0046180

Device Problems Break (1069); Material Puncture/Hole (1504)

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 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.

Event Description

It was reported that there were holes in the ng tube.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was unconfirmed since the reported failure could not be reproduced.Inspector received one used nasogastric sump tube in the opened packaging.Visual inspection of the sample noted no visible defects.The tubing was flushed with methylene blue solution (3 drops 1% aq methylene blue per 100ml distilled water) and no leaks were noted.One end was pinched off and flushed with no leaks.This was repeated for the end with the blue tubing and no leaks were noted.A potential root cause could not be found since the reported event was unconfirmed.The investigation indicated that the reported issue was not manufacturing or supplier related.Therefore, a device history record review was not required.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "1.Use with caution in patients with a history of head trauma, facial trauma, esophageal diseases and patients with potential for vomiting.2.Do not force nasogastric tube during insertions; damage to the nasal passage and mucosa and bleeding may occur.3.Measure insertion length carefully- excessive insertion length of tube into the stomach may lead to coiling and/or formation of tube-knot.4.Lubricate the tube generously with water soluble lubricant prior to insertion.Do not use petroleum-based products as they may be harmful to the respiratory tract.5.Refl ux of gastric contents into the blue vent lumen indicates that the suction lumen is obstructed or suction is too low.Routinely check for refl ux in the blue vent lumen and clear as per applicable directions.Failure to clear the obstruction or clear prevent® filter may cause gas and fluid buildup in stomach, aspiration of gastric contents, aspiration pneumonia and other complications.6.Do not inject fl uid through the prevent® filter as this may result in blockage and leakage of fi lter.7.Monitor patient for nasal erosion, sinusitis, esophagitis, esophagotracheal fi stula, gastric erosion and pulmonary & oral infections.Statlock® nasogastric stabilization device: avoid contact with alcohol or acetone; both can weaken bonding of components and statlock® stabilization device pad adherence.Instructions for nasogastric tube insertion 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." h11: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.

Event Description

It was reported that there were holes in the ng tube.

• Brand Name: BARD® NASOGASTRIC SUMP TUBE WITH PREVENT® ANTI-REFLUX FILTER
• Type of Device: NG TUBE
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 8525350
• MDR Text Key: 142338823
• Report Number: 1018233-2019-02032
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FEG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741052347
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741052347
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K960176
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other,user facility
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/11/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/17/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 12/31/2023
• Device Model Number: 0046180
• Device Catalogue Number: 0046180
• Device Lot Number: NGCZ2292
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/10/2019
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/20/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1