Bard Blakemore Esophageal-Nasogastric Tube recallZ-1756-2025 · C.R. Bard Inc · initiated Apr 17, 2025
Open, Classified
Is my device affected?
- Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
- If yours is listed, follow the instructions from C.R. Bard Inc or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
- Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.
Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean
Why it was recalled
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.
FDA root cause category: Device Design
What the company is doing
On April 17, 2025, BD (C.R. Bard) Urology and Critical Care issued a "Urgent Medical Device Correction" Notification to affected consignees. BD asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Follow the above plastic plug removal instructions. 2. Post this notice where the devices are stored. 3. Please check all inventory locations within your institution for affected products 4. Share this notice with any users of the product within your facilities or with any interfacility users where product was transferred 5.Complete and return the attached Customer Response Form to the BD contact noted on the form confirming acknowledgement of this notification 6.Report any adverse health consequences experienced with the use of this product to BD. Events may also be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program via: Web: MedWatch website at www.fda.gov/medwatch Phone: 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088)
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1756-2025
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated by the company
- Apr 17, 2025
- Posted by the FDA
- May 20, 2025
- Recalling firm
- C.R. Bard Inc
- Product code
- KNT
- Distribution
- US: AK AL AR AZ CA CO CT DC DE FL GA HI IA ID IL IN KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MS MT NC ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VA VT WA WI WV WY, Puerto Rico OUS: Singapore, Canada, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, South Africa, Sweden, United Kingdom
Product description
Bard Blakemore Esophageal-Nasogastric Tube (Adult) REF: 0092100
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
All Lots within expiration/UDI: (01)00801741076800
Devices named in this recall
1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.
- Bard® Blakemore Esophageal-Nasogastric Tube 0092100C. R. Bard, Inc. · TUBES, GASTROINTESTINAL (AND ACCESSORIES)1 recall27 reports
Product lines
Other products in the same recall event
The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 96645).
- Z-1755-2025 · Open, ClassifiedBard Minnesota Four Lumen Esophagogastric Tamponade Tube, REF:0092220 18 Fr. (6mm, 7/32"), 41" Length (104cm) with 8" (20.3cm) Balloon X-Ray Opaque Rubber
- Z-1757-2025 · Open, ClassifiedBard Blakemore Esophageal-Nasogastric Tube (Child) REF: 0092110
- Z-1758-2025 · Open, ClassifiedBard Blakemore Esophageal-Nasogastric Tube (Intermediate)REF: 0092300
- Z-1759-2025 · Open, ClassifiedBard Single Intragastric Linton Balloon Tube, REF: 0092740
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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