MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CARDINAL HEALTH, INC. COVIDIEN; TUBES, GASTROINTESTINAL (AND ACCESSORIES)

Model Number	8884720205E
Medical Device Problem Code	Unintended Deflation (4061)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional product code: pif.An investigation is currently underway.Upon completion the results will be forwarded.Product code.
Event or Problem Description
The customer reported they have had multiple g-tube dislodgements pertaining to bulbs that were deflated.Their nurses believe the g-tube bulb has a leak which is causing the g-tube bulb to deflate and leading to dislodgment of the g-tube.No further details are available regarding each incident.
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.There were no samples 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 at this time.However, 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: TUBES, GASTROINTESTINAL (AND ACCESSORIES)
• 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: 23569295
• Report Number: 1423537-2025-00461
• Device Sequence Number: 15924177
• Product Code: KNT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521661714
• UDI-Public: (01)10884521661714(17)270701(10)2429214364
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: VA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K180622
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/15/2025

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
• Device Model Number: 8884720205E
• Device Catalogue Number: 8884720205E
• Device Lot Number: 2429214364
• 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: 11/05/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/17/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/15/2025
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/29/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown