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Use caution Medical device recall · FDA · Published December 20, 2023

Bard Nasogastric Sump Tube Recall: Inadequate Suction Risk

Bard recalls NG Sump Tubes with ENFit connectors due to reported inadequate suction and drainage. Affected models include specific serial numbers and sizes. Consumers should contact Bard for details.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-0792-2024Medical deviceBard ›
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Recalling firmC.R. Bard Inc8195 Industrial Blvd Ne · Covington, GA 30014-1497
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Bard is recalling nasogastric sump tubes with ENFit connectors because users report reduced suction and drainage. This could lead to improper stomach emptying and potential complications if the tube isn't working correctly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/56510-bard-nasogastric-sump-tube-recall-inadequate-suction-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/56510-bard-nasogastric-sump-tube-recall-inadequate-suction-risk · Updated August 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0792-2024

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“Bard Nasogastric Sump Tube Recall: Inadequate Suction Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/56510-bard-nasogastric-sump-tube-recall-inadequate-suction-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-0792-2024 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0792-2024%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on Dec. 20, 2023, that C.R. Bard Inc is voluntarily recalling Bard Nasogastric Sump Tubes with ENFit connectors due to reports of inadequate suction and drainage. The agency issued recall number Z-0792-2024 for the Class II device distribution in the United States.

How to tell if you have it

  • Brand: Bard
  • Product: Nasogastric Sump Tube with ENFit, 14Fr., 48in Long
  • REF: EN0042140
  • UDI/DI: 00801741113796
  • Lot/Serial Numbers: NGEP0376, NGEQ3035, NGES3428, NGES4109, NGEZ0663, NGFN4314, NGFQ4110, NGFR5254, NGFT0553, NGFT1825, NGFT5022, NGFU1876, NGFV1653, NGFV3456, NGFW1885, NGFX0155, NGFX2654, NGFX5523, NGGQ4983, NGGR2655, NGHR0048
  • Units affected: 17,250

The hazard

According to the FDA, C.R. Bard Inc received user complaints reporting that during use of BD Bard NG Sump Tubes with ENFit Connectors, inadequate or reduced suction, decompression, and drainage occurred.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show C.R. Bard Inc has 26 other recalls on record since June 2, 2017. Other recent recalls of similar products include Bard Safe-T-Centesis 6 Fr Catheter Drainage Tray Recall (Nov. 6, 2025) and Bard PowerPICC Catheters Recall (May 21, 2026). Stryker BARD Dynamic Tip Steerable Catheter Recall occurred on April 10, 2026.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the model name 'Bard Nasogastric Sump Tube with ENFit, 14Fr., 48in Long' and serial numbers like NGEP0376 or NGEQ3035. The product was sold with specific reference numbers.

  • Brand
    Bard
  • Category
    Medical device
FDA recall event · 17 products

All 17 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

  • Classification
    Class II
  • Status
    Ongoing
  • Distribution
    US
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantity
Z-0790-2024Bard Nasogastric Sump Tube with ENFit, 10Fr., 36in Long, REF EN0042100; UDI/DI 00801741113772, Lot/Serial Numbers: NGEQ3034, NGER3656, NGFX0154, NGGR1392, NGGT2088, NGHQ21613400 units
Z-0791-2024Bard¿ Nasogastric Sump Tube with ENFit, 12Fr., 48in Long, REF EN0042120; UDI/DI 00801741113789, Lot/Serial Numbers: NGDU4227, NGDX0616, NGEQ3058, NGER3569, NGFN0711, NGFS4430, NGFT1895, NGFT5466, NGFU2448, NGFV1675, NGFW1843, NGFX0166, NGFY2526, NGGR2645, NGGT2116, NGHQ23946704 units
Z-0792-2024Bard¿ Nasogastric Sump Tube with ENFit, 14Fr., 48in Long, REF EN0042140; UDI/DI 00801741113796, Lot/Serial Numbers: NGEP0376, NGEQ3035, NGES3428, NGES4109, NGEZ0663, NGFN4314, NGFQ4110, NGFR5254, NGFT0553, NGFT1825, NGFT5022, NGFU1876, NGFV1653, NGFV3456, NGFW1885, NGFX0155, NGFX2654, NGFX5523, NGGQ4983, NGGR2655, NGHR004817250 units
Z-0793-2024Bard¿ Nasogastric Sump Tube with ENFit, 16Fr., 48in Long, REF EN0042160; UDI/DI 00801741113802, Lot/Serial Numbers: NGDU4226, NGEQ3059, NGER3655, NGEY1508, NGEY2686, NGEZ2776, NGFP0405, NGFS4370, NGFT5975, NGFU1797, NGFV1674, NGFV3527, NGFW1855, NGFX2682, NGFX5610, NGGV079016564 units
Z-0794-2024Bard¿ Nasogastric Sump Tube with ENFit, 18Fr., 48in Long, REF EN0042180; UDI/DI 00801741113819, Lot/Serial Numbers: NGDT1997, NGES3427, NGES4095, NGFV0834, NGFV3461, NGFW1886, NGFX5524, NGFY2527, NGGT356537059 units
Z-0795-2024Bard¿ PreVent¿ Anti-Reflux Filter with ENFit, REF EN0046000; UDI/DI 00801741113765, Lot/Serial Numbers: NGEV2409, NGEY1492, NGEY2717, NGEZ0908, NGEZ1657, NGEZ2692, NGFQ4105, NGFR1077, NGFR2312, NGFR3259, NGFS1627, NGFS4431, NGFT5468, NGFU1877, NGFU3837, NGFV1652, NGFV3513, NGFW1856, NGFX0167, NGFX2672, NGFX5611, NGGP3169, NGGT361139430 units
Z-0796-2024Bard¿ Nasogastric Sump Tube with PreVent¿ Anti-Reflux Filter with ENFit, 10Fr., 36in Long, REF EN0046100; UDI/DI 00801741113222, Lot/Serial Numbers: NGDX0768, NGDZ3314, NGER3568, NGFT5023, NGFV3443, NGFW1904, NGFX0156, NGFX5525, NGGQ8459, NGGW45046600 units
Z-0797-2024Bard¿ Nasogastric Sump Tube with PreVent¿ Anti-Reflux Filter with ENFit", 12Fr., 48in Long, REF EN0046120; UDI/DI 00801741113239, Lot/Serial Numbers: NGDT1998, NGDZ3287, NGEU0889, NGEU2134, NGEV2411, NGEW2655, NGEY1506, NGEZ0664, NGFN4265, NGFU4024, NGFV3514, NGFW1857, NGFX0168, NGFX2645, NGGQ8458, NGGR2705, NGGX477726100 units
Z-0798-2024Bard¿ Nasogastric Sump Tube with PreVent¿ Anti-Reflux Filter with ENFit, 14Fr., 48in Long, REF EN0046140; UDI/DI 00801741113246, Lot/Serial Numbers: NGDT1999, NGDU4285, NGDX0617, NGES3429, NGET1383, NGEU2115, NGEV4551, NGEX1978, NGEY0623, NGEY2687, NGFN0745, NGFN4316, NGFQ4111, NGFV3444, NGFW1905, NGFX2673, NGFX5526, NGGT4255, NGGU4246, NGGX575736440 units
Z-0799-2024Bard¿ Nasogastric Sump Tube with PreVent¿ Anti-Reflux Filter with ENFit, 16Fr., 48in Long, REF EN0046160; UDI/DI 00801741113253, Lot/Serial Numbers: NGDX0520, NGES3426, NGET0807, NGET1424, NGEX0089, NGEX1018, NGEY0581, NGEZ0909, NGEZ2672, NGFN1384, NGFN2360, NGFP3401, NGFS4432, NGFT1896, NGFT3418, NGFT5962, NGFV3515, NGFW1858, NGFX0157, NGFX5613, NGGP3235, NGGR2656, NGGX5810, NGHP226051750 units
Z-0800-2024Bard¿ Nasogastric Sump Tube with PreVent¿ Anti-Reflux Filter with ENFit, 18Fr., 48in Long, REF EN0046180; UDI/DI 00801741113260, Lot/Serial Numbers: NGDT2000, NGDX0518, NGEW1822, NGEW3855, NGEX0043, NGEX1998, NGEZ2693, NGFP0406, NGFP3519, NGFR0244, NGFT0418, NGFT3481, NGFU3821, NGFV0785, NGFV1654, NGFV3445, NGFW1906, NGFX0169, NGFX2674, NGFX5527, NGGP317157159 units
Z-0801-2024Bard¿ Lopez Valve¿ with ENFit, REF EN0056000; UDI/DI 00801741113901, Lot/Serial Numbers: NGFU2486, NGFU3807, NGFW1859, NGFX0062, NGFX5625, NGFY0610, NGFZ1664, NGGR0346, NGGR2172, NGGS0703, NGGS2557, NGGS3418, NGGYY001, NGHN0893, NGHQ3357, NGHQ3358, NGHQ3359, NGHQ3383, NGHQ3384, NGHR0028, NGHR0029, NGHR0030, NGHR0031, NGHR0032, NGHR0072, NGHR0073, NGHR0074, NGHR0075, NGHR0159, NGHV0889, NGHV2621, NGHV2722, NGHV3877, NGHW0569, NGHW1488, NGHW3036, NGHW4578, NGHX0643, NGHX0869187550 units
Z-0802-2024Bard¿ Nasogastric Sump Tube and PreVent¿ Anti-Reflux Filter and Lopez Valve¿ with ENFit, 12Fr., 48in Long, REF EN0056120; UDI/DI 00801741113840, Lot/Serial Numbers: NGDU4228, NGGR27073360 units
Z-0803-2024Bard¿ Nasogastric Sump Tube and PreVent¿ Filter and Lopez Valve¿ with ENFit, 14Fr., 48in Long, REF EN0056140; UDI/DI 00801741113857, Lot/Serial Numbers: NGEX0090, NGEX1982, NGEZ2116, NGGP3242, NGHQ1395, NGHQ14113650 units
Z-0804-2024Bard¿ Nasogastric Sump Tube and PreVent¿ Filter and Lopez Valve¿ with ENFit, 16Fr., 48in Long , REF EN0056160; UDI/DI 00801741113864, Lot/Serial Numbers: NGDU4284, NGEP0365, NGER3654, NGGR2706, NGGT2087, NGHW45438010 units
Z-0805-2024Bard¿ Nasogastric Sump Tube and PreVent¿ Anti-Reflux Filter and Lopez Valve¿ with ENFit, 18Fr., 48in Long, REF EN0056180; UDI/DI 00801741113871, Lot/Serial Numbers: NGDU4286, NGDX0519, NGES3430, NGET0635, NGEY1509, NGFN0746, NGFQ4112, NGFR2309, NGFT3419, NGFX5614, NGGP3176, NGHS0685, NGHS2419, NGHT27519860 units
Z-0806-2024Bard¿ Suction Connector with ENFit, REF EN0066000; UDI/DI 00801741128707, Lot/Serial Numbers: NGFS2792, NGFS4371, NGFV1647, NGFV1669, NGGN1988, NGGN2930, NGGN3517, NGGP0451, NGGP1098, NGGV0739, NGGV2722, NGGV5069, NGGW4456, NGGX3169, NGGZ0564, NGGZ1915, NGHP2225, NGHQ2201, NGHR0090, NGHS1005, NGHS1006, NGHS2421, NGHS3331, NGHU0845, NGHU1555, NGHV0467, NGHV2758, NGHW3025, NGHX1021, NGHX3269133610 units
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Bard

    Reach out to Bard directly for specific instructions on how to handle the recalled tubes.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 42 days after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Dec 20, 202312. FDA classified it Class II: Jan 25, 202423. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Jan 31, 2024320232024
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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