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Bard® Linton Intragastric Tube 0092740Recalls & reported problems

C. R. Bard, Inc. · Bard® Linton Intragastric Tube · Class 2

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

1 open recall names this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
1

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741076848), received between Apr 20, 2017 and Jul 30, 2021 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Burst Container or Vessel” (1 report).

1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.

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.

Recalls naming this device

  1. Apr 17, 2025Class IOpen, Classified

    Due to customer complaints, there is a potential for users to be unable to or find it difficult to remove the plastic plugs in order to inflate the gastric and/or esophageal balloons.

    Z-1759-2025 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Burst Container or Vessel1
  • Deflation Problem1
  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
  • Material Rupture1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Code Available1
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
  • Patient Problem/Medical Problem1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJul 30, 2021Burst Container or Vessel; Burst Container or Vessel

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LINTON TUBE WAS INSERTED INTO THE PATIENT AND INFLATED AS PER THE PROTOCOL. IT WAS STATED THAT THE USER CONFIRMED ON X-RAY, THAT THE BALLOON HAD COMPLETELY DEFLATED AND DID NOT OCCLUDE THE BLOOD FLOW. UPON REMOVAL, IT WAS NOTED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE BALLOON.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12253345 ↗
  • InjuryMay 20, 2019Deflation Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE USER WAS UNABLE TO GET BALLOON TO DEFLATE. THERE WERE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS BY THE PHYSICIAN. THE PHYSICIAN TRIED PULLING BACK WITH A SYRINGE, BUT THERE WAS RESISTANCE. AN INSERT J TUBE WIRE WAS USED TO POKE THROUGH TUBE TO OPEN IT UP AND HAVE IT DEFLATE AND HOOK TO SUCTION. THE PATIENT HAD TO HAVE AN X RAY TO CONFIRM BALLOON DEFLATION.

    Patient problems: No Code Available; Patient Problem/Medical Problem

    MAUDE report 8625773 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 20, 2017Material Rupture; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE ALLEGEDLY, SPONTANEOUSLY DISLODGED FROM THE PATIENT. UPON REMOVAL, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE BALLOON WAS RUPTURED.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 6507656 ↗

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