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	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/07/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an ng [nasogastric] tube insertion, it was discovered that the ng tube, near the reflux valve tubing was defective.Once inserted it was noted that the stomach contents began leaking out of the tubing.The ng tube was removed without incident, and the product was inspected by the clinical practice specialist and materials management.A hole near the reflux valve tubing where it connects to the main tubing.There was no patient harm.
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: 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 during an ng [nasogastric] tube insertion, it was discovered that the ng tube, near the reflux valve tubing was defective.Once inserted it was noted that the stomach contents began leaking out of the tubing.The ng tube was removed without incident, and the product was inspected by the clinical practice specialist and materials management.A hole near the reflux valve tubing where it connects to the main tubing.There was no patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was inconclusive because this investigation did not result in any additional findings and no sample was available for evaluation.A review of the device history record did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported issue.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.

• 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: 24157545
• Report Number: 1018233-2026-00220
• Device Sequence Number: 9001044
• Product Code: FEG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741052347
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741052347(11)250726(17)300531(10)NGKT2580
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 04/17/2026

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 Catalogue Number: 0046180
• Device Lot Number: NGKT2580
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/07/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/17/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/22/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/21/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/26/2025
• 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 Age: 79 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 58 KG
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic
• Patient Race: Black Or African American