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

Catalog Number	0046180
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/14/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.Udi format updated with available product information per gudid.H11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all 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 or Problem Description
It was reported that (b)(6) operating room team stated that the nasogastric tube looked like the tubing was used/washed with dirty water and it was disgusting.They have asked the team to hold onto the impacted product.At that time, they were not aware of any patient impact.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was confirmed cause unknown.Visual evaluation of the returned sample noted one opened (with original packaging), nasogastric tube.Visual inspection of the sample noted a white substance on the tube.The labeling is found to be adequate.A review of the device history record did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported issue.No additional actions can be taken at this time.Corrections: d, e, h udi format updated with available product information per gudid.H11: sections a through f - the information provided by bd represents all 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 or Problem Description
It was reported that cortland ny or team stated that the nasogastric tube looked like the tubing was used/washed with dirty water and it was disgusting.They have asked the team to hold onto the impacted product.At that time, they were not aware of any patient impact.Per customer email response received on 03oct2025.It was reported that the defect sample has already been sent to bd.Defective product was not used on the patient.It was caught before surgery.No patient impact was reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was confirmed cause unknown.Visual evaluation of the returned sample noted one opened (with original packaging), nasogastric tube.Visual inspection of the sample noted a white substance on the tube.The labeling is found to be adequate.A review of the device history record did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported issue.Based on the results of the investigation, no additional actions can be taken at this time.Udi format updated with available product information per gudid.H11: sections a through f - the information provided by bd represents all 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 or Problem Description
It was reported that cortland ny or team stated that the nasogastric tube looked like the tubing was used/washed with dirty water and it was disgusting.They have asked the team to hold onto the impacted product.At that time, they were not aware of any patient impact.Per customer email response received on (b)(6) 2025.It was reported that the defect sample has already been sent to bd.Defective product was not used on the patient.It was caught before surgery.No patient impact was reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was confirmed cause unknown.Visual evaluation of the returned sample noted one opened (with original packaging), nasogastric tube.Visual inspection of the sample noted a white substance on the tube.The labeling is found to be adequate.A review of the device history record did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported issue.Based on the results of the investigation, no additional actions can be taken at this time.Udi format updated with available product information per gudid.H11: sections a through f - the information provided by bd represents all 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 or Problem Description
It was reported that cortland ny or team stated that the nasogastric tube looked like the tubing was used/washed with dirty water and it was disgusting.They have asked the team to hold onto the impacted product.At that time, they were not aware of any patient impact.Per customer email response received on 03oct2025.It was reported that the defect sample has already been sent to bd.Defective product was not used on the patient.It was caught before surgery.No patient impact was reported.

• Brand Name: BARD® NASOGASTRIC SUMP TUBE WITH PREVENT® ANTI-REFLUX FILTER
• Common Device Name: NASOGASTRIC TUBE
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• Manufacturer Contact: xeeroy rada ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington, GA 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 22850848
• Report Number: 1018233-2025-06906
• Device Sequence Number: 11866988
• Product Code: FEG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741052347
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741052347(11)220110(17)260511(10)NGFZ2713
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K960176
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/09/2026

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 Expiration Date: 05/11/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 0046180
• Device Lot Number: NGFZ2713
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/14/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/24/2025; 12/10/2025; 02/09/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/20/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/04/2025; 12/16/2025; 02/18/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/10/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown