Browse hierarchy: [Gastroenterology, Urology (GU)](/submissions/GU) → [Subpart F — Therapeutic Devices](/submissions/GU/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices) → [21 CFR 876.5980](/submissions/GU/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/876.5980) → BSS — Tube, Nasogastric # BSS · Tube, Nasogastric _Gastroenterology, Urology · 21 CFR 876.5980 · Class 2_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/BSS ## Overview - **Product Code:** BSS - **Device Name:** Tube, Nasogastric - **Regulation:** [21 CFR 876.5980](/submissions/GU/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/876.5980) - **Device Class:** 2 - **Review Panel:** [Gastroenterology, Urology](/submissions/GU) - **3rd-party reviewable:** yes ## Identification A gastrointestinal tube and accessories is a device that consists of flexible or semi-rigid tubing used for instilling fluids into, withdrawing fluids from, splinting, or suppressing bleeding of the alimentary tract. This device may incorporate an integral inflatable balloon for retention or hemostasis. This generic type of device includes the hemostatic bag, irrigation and aspiration catheter (gastric, colonic, etc.), rectal catheter, sterile infant gavage set, gastrointestinal string and tubes to locate internal bleeding, double lumen tube for intestinal decompression or intubation, feeding tube, gastroenterostomy tube, Levine tube, nasogastric tube, single lumen tube with mercury weight balloon for intestinal intubation or decompression, and gastro-urological irrigation tray (for gastrological use). ## Classification Rationale (1) Class II (special controls). The barium enema retention catheter and tip with or without a bag that is a gastrointestinal tube and accessory or a gastronomy tube holder accessory is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.(2) Class I (general controls) for the dissolvable nasogastric feed tube guide for the nasogastric tube. The class I device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to § 876.9. ## Special Controls *Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls). The barium enema retention catheter and tip with or without a bag that is a gastrointestinal tube and accessory or a gastronomy tube holder accessory is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.(2) Class I (general controls) for the dissolvable nasogastric feed tube guide for the nasogastric tube. The class I device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to § 876.9. ## Recent Cleared Devices (13 of 13) | Record | Device Name | Applicant | Decision Date | Decision | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [K142483](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/BSS/K142483.md) | TurboSEAL Nasogastric Aspiration Tube | Turboseal, L.P. | Dec 19, 2014 | SESE | | [K051480](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/BSS/K051480.md) | ENTERAL FEEDING TUBE | Biosearch Medical Products, Inc. | Oct 12, 2005 | SESE | | [K984629](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/BSS/K984629.md) | MOSS TUBES, INC. NASAL TUBE - MARK IV | Moss Tubes, Inc. | Mar 2, 1999 | SESE | | [K961711](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/BSS/K961711.md) | ASPISAFE GASTRIC TUBE | B.Braun Medical, Inc. | Jun 11, 1997 | SESE | | [K933596](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/BSS/K933596.md) | GASTRIC, CATHETER, IRRIGATION & ASPIRATION | Polamedco, Inc. | Feb 13, 1995 | SESE | | [K930510](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/BSS/K930510.md) | RADIUS ENTERAL FEEDING TUBE | Radius Intl., Inc. | Feb 1, 1995 | SESE | | [K935688](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/BSS/K935688.md) | AN-10S ANDERSEN TUBE WITH STYLET | H.W. Andersen Products, Inc. | Dec 30, 1994 | SESE | | [K934348](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/BSS/K934348.md) | TRI-MED QUICK-STEP GASTRIC LAVAGE TUBE SIZES 18FR, 22FR, 32FR | Tri-Med Specialties, Inc. | Dec 23, 1994 | SESE | | [K905573](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/BSS/K905573.md) | XEMEX ENTERAL NUTRITION CATHETER NASOGAS. TYPE A | Zeon Medical Corp. | Jun 19, 1991 | SESE | | [K910479](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/BSS/K910479.md) | ARGYLE POLYURETHANE SALEM SUMP TUBE | Sherwood Medical Co. | Apr 19, 1991 | SESE | | [K894870](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/BSS/K894870.md) | WILTEK NASAL BILIARY DRAINAGE SET | Wiltek Medical, Inc. | Dec 21, 1989 | SESE | | [K891187](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/BSS/K891187.md) | TECNOL NASO-GASTRIC TUBE HOLDER | Tecnol New Jersey Wound Care, Inc. | May 30, 1989 | SESE | | [K791531](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/BSS/K791531.md) | FLEXIFLO ENTERAL PUMP SET | Abbott Laboratories | Sep 12, 1979 | SESE | ## Top Applicants - Abbott Laboratories — 1 clearance - B.Braun Medical, Inc. — 1 clearance - Biosearch Medical Products, Inc. — 1 clearance - H.W. Andersen Products, Inc. — 1 clearance - Moss Tubes, Inc. — 1 clearance --- **Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/BSS](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/BSS) **Published by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com)** — a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices. If you're preparing [a 510(k)](https://innolitics.com/services/510ks/), [a De Novo](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [a SaMD](https://innolitics.com/services/end-to-end-samd/), [an AI/ML medical device](https://innolitics.com/services/medical-imaging-ai-development/), or [an FDA regulatory strategy](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [get in touch](https://innolitics.com/contact). **Cite:** Innolitics at https://innolitics.com