BARD® BLAKEMORE ESOPHAGEAL-NASOGASTRIC TUBE
Report
- Report Number
- 1018233-2026-00094
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- January 13, 2026
- Date of Event
- December 16, 2025
- Report Date
- April 17, 2026
- Manufacturer
- C.R. BARD INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233
- Product Code
- KNT
- UDI-DI
- 00801741076817
- PMA / PMN Number
- EXEMPT
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- TN, US
- Reporter Occupation
- PHYSICIAN
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
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.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ENDO HAD EXPERIENCED ISSUES WITH THE 0092110 BLAKEMORE AND STATED THEY HAD BEEN UNABLE TO REMOVE THE PLASTIC PIECES FROM THE END. AT THAT POINT, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT A POSSIBLE CONNECTOR HAD BEEN MISSING AND THAT EDUCATION WAS NEEDED. SUBSEQUENTLY, A LIST WAS SENT INDICATING THAT THE PRODUCT HAD ACTUALLY BEEN DISCONTINUED, AND THEY HAD PROVIDED THE 0092300 AS THE REPLACEMENT TO ORDER INSTEAD. HOWEVER, IT HAD NOT YET BEEN RECEIVED, AND THE PURCHASE ORDER HAD SOMEHOW BEEN CLOSED. IT WAS UNCLEAR WHETHER THIS OCCURRED ON THIS SIDE OR THEIRS. ASSISTANCE WAS REQUESTED TO OBTAIN THE PRODUCT AND CLARIFICATION ON WHETHER CONNECTORS AND EDUCATION FOR ENDO WOULD BE REQUIRED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112716 | BARD® BLAKEMORE ESOPHAGEAL-NASOGASTRIC TUBE | NASOGASTRIC TUBE | KNT | C.R. BARD INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 | UNK | 00801741076817 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | Unknown | Other |