Bard® Nasogastric Sump Tube 0042140Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741052255), received between Feb 5, 2020 and Apr 14, 2026 — classified as 7 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Puncture/Hole” (2 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionApr 14, 2026Disconnection; Material Fragmentation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT CUSTOMER HAD THIS BARD NASOGASTRIC TUBING 0042140 COME APART WHILE BEING USED IN A PATIENT. THE DEPARTMENT STAFF STATED THAT THE BLUE TUBING SHOULD NOT SEPARATE FROM THE CLEAR COMPONENT PART, BUT IT DID.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24879367 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 2, 2025Material Split, Cut or Torn; Material Split, Cut or Torn

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THEY NOTICED THERE WAS A HOLE WHERE THE BLUE VENT GOES INTO THE BLUE PLASTIC PART. THEY USED 5 TO 6 OF THESE DAILY AND EVERY MONTH HE COMES ACROSS 3 OR 4 WITH THESE HOLES. THE CUSTOMER HAD TO TAKE IT OUT OF THE PATIENT, THROW IT AWAY, GET A NEW ONE AND INSERT IT BACK INTO THE PATIENT. CUSTOMER HAS A SAMPLE TO RETURN BUT IT IS CONTAMINATED WITH BLOOD.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21950400 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 2, 2024Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE NASOGASTRIC TUBE HAD A LEAK AT THE JUNCTION WHERE THE BLUE AND CLEAR TUBES MEET.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20825096 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 12, 2023Wrong Label; Wrong Label

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE NASOGASTRIC TUBE HAD CONFUSING LABEL INFORMATION THAT STATED 48" LENGTH BUT MEASURED 36". THE PACKAGING DID HAVE VARIOUS LENGTHS AND POINTS OF MEASURE INDICATED. HOWEVER THE PRODUCT HAD BEEN RETURNED TO MCKESSON BY THIS GROUP TWICE DUE TO THE CONFUSION WITH THE LABEL. CUSTOMER AND DISTRIBUTOR WERE CONCERNED THAT IT WAS EITHER MISLABELED OR THAT IT NEEDED THE LENGTH INFORMATION REPHRASED TO BE MORE EASILY UNDERSTOOD.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16919865 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 12, 2022Unclear Information; Unclear Information

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT CURRENTLY STOCKED NASOGASTRIC SALEM SUMP TUBES ONLY HAVE 3 MARKINGS AND IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT THE ABILITY TO ASSESS MOVEMENT OF THE TUBE WOULD BE MORE IDEAL IF THERE WERE MORE MARKINGS AVAILABLE. IT WAS STATED THAT THE CURRENT PRODUCT HAS ENOUGH MARKINGS TO AS HELPFUL AS IT COULD. CUSTOMER WAS LOOKING FOR A SALEM SUMP THAT HAS MORE MARKINGS FOR BETTER CHARTING. PER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED VIA SALESFORCE ON (B)(6) 2022, INQUIRER RESPONDED THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE ANY OTHER SALEM TUBES WITH ADDITIONAL MARKINGS, AND IT WAS NOTED ON THE PACKAGING WHAT THE MARKINGS MEAN AND ALSO IN THE INSTRUCTION FOR USE. NASOGASTRIC SALEM SUMP TUBES HAVE PERMANENT MARKERS (NO NUMBERS) AT 18, 22, 26 AND 30-INCH FROM DISTAL TIP (APPROXIMATELY EVERY 10 CM). IF DOCUMENTING IN CENTIMETERS, FIRST MARK WAS 45CM (18-INCH), SECOND MARK WAS 55CM (22-INCH), THIRD MARK AT 65 CM (26-INCH), AND FOURTH MARK WAS 75 CM (30-INCH). IF HALFWAY BETWEEN TWO MARKS, ESTIMATE ABOUT 5CM (2-INCH) OF SPACING AND ADD TO LAST MARK PASSED. FOR EXAMPLE, TUBE PLACED WITH THREE MARKS PASSED INTO NOSE AND TUBING STOPPED HALFWAY PAST THIRD MARK THAT WOULD 70 CM OR 28-INCH.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 14086745 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 5, 2020Material Puncture/Hole; Material Split, Cut or Torn; Material Split, Cut or Torn

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE ARE HOLES BY THE AIR PORT (WHERE THE BLUE CONNECTS TO THE CLEAR PIECE) PREVENTING THE DEVICE FROM SUCTIONING.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 9672208 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 5, 2020Break; Material Puncture/Hole; Suction Failure; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WERE HOLES BY THE AIR PORT (WHERE THE BLUE CONNECTS TO THE CLEAR PIECE) PREVENTING THE DEVICE FROM SUCTIONING.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 9671914 ↗