MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CARDINAL HEALTH, INC. COVIDIEN; GASTROINTESTINAL TUBES WITH ENTERAL SPECIFIC CONNECTORS

Model Number	8884720221E
Medical Device Problem Code	Unintended Deflation (4061)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/04/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
An investigation is currently underway.Upon completion, the results will be forwarded.
Event or Problem Description
The customer reported that during vital signs it was noted that the patient's gastrostomy tube was displaced/outside which was reported to the supervisor and the on-duty doctor.Subsequently, a call was made to the on-duty surgeon who reviewed and performed a device change.They stated that the gastrostomy balloon was crystallized causing it to be displaced.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device history record was reviewed and indicated that the product was released accomplishing all quality standards.Prior to a lot¿s release, the lot must be deemed acceptable by-passing inspections that are based on a valid sampling plan.During production, inspectors routinely examine a statistical sample both physically and visually.A sample was not returned for evaluation; therefore, the affected device could not be evaluated to confirm the reported failure mode.As such, a root cause could not be determined.A supplier corrective action request has been sent to the supplier to further investigate and address the reported condition.We will continue to monitor related reports to determine if additional actions are necessary.

• Brand Name: COVIDIEN
• Common Device Name: GASTROINTESTINAL TUBES WITH ENTERAL SPECIFIC CONNECTORS
• Manufacturer (Section D): CARDINAL HEALTH, INC.; 3651 birchwood drive; waukegan IL 60085
• Manufacturer (Section G): CARDINAL HEALTH; calle 9 sur no. 125 cuidad ind; tijuana 22500 ; MX 22500
• Manufacturer Contact: jill saraiva ; 3651 birchwood drive; waukegan, IL 60085 ; 5086183640
• MDR Report Key: 22816165
• Report Number: 1423537-2025-00333
• Device Sequence Number: 21008409
• Product Code: PIF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521661721
• UDI-Public: (01)10884521661721(17)270601(10)2415802464
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• PMA/510(K) Number: K180622
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/19/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 8884720221E
• Device Catalogue Number: 8884720221E
• Device Lot Number: 2415802464
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/04/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/15/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/19/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/07/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Male