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Device brand name · Dignishield
Bard DigniShield Stool Management System: medical device reports filed with FDA
750 reports name it, 2017–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: C R Bard Covington -1018233. Product code KNT.
- 750
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 80 a year
- 94
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 118 in the 12 months before
- 84.9%
- classified as malfunction
- 47% across the product code
- 0.7%
- classified as death, as reported
- 5 reports · not verified by FDA
FDA's MAUDE database holds 750 reports that name the brand "Bard DigniShield Stool Management System" (dignishield), received between March 2017 and August 2026; the manufacturer given most often on reports is C R Bard Covington -1018233. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.
94 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, down 20% from 118 in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (84.9%), injury (14.4%) and death (0.7%); across all tubes, gastrointestinal (and accessories) reports (product code KNT) death is recorded in 2.4% and malfunction in 47%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are disconnection (17.9%), fluid/blood leak (14.5%) and leak/splash (11.7%). The patient problems coded most often are appropriate clinical signs, symptoms and conditions term/code not available, pressure sore/ulcer and hemorrhage/blood loss/bleeding. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Reports by month, five years
Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.
By year received
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
Grey bar: all 26,205 reports carrying product code KNT. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.
Device problems coded
| Device problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share | Share across product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disconnection | 134 | 17.9% | 1.1% |
| Fluid/blood leak | 109 | 14.5% | 4.5% |
| Leak/splashthe device leaked | 88 | 11.7% | 4.7% |
| Material split, cut or torn | 57 | 7.6% | 0.9% |
| Material puncture/hole | 42 | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| Patient device interaction problem | 41 | 5.5% | 0.4% |
| Difficult to removethe device was hard to remove | 37 | 4.9% | 4% |
| Breakthe device broke | 35 | 4.7% | 7.5% |
| Material fragmentation | 33 | 4.4% | 0.3% |
| Deflation problem | 29 | 3.9% | 2% |
| Detachment of device component | 28 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Patient-device incompatibilitythe device did not suit the patient | 25 | 3.3% | 0.3% |
| Inflation problem | 24 | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| Decrease in pressure | 16 | 2.1% | 0.1% |
| Inability to irrigate | 13 | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Crackthe device cracked | 12 | 1.6% | 1% |
| Restricted flow rate | 12 | 1.6% | 0% |
| Component missing | 11 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Nonstandard device | 11 | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Complete blockage | 10 | 1.3% | 0.8% |
FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.
Patient problems coded
| Patient problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Appropriate clinical signs, symptoms and conditions term/code not available | 43 | 5.7% |
| Pressure sore/ulcer | 38 | 5.1% |
| Hemorrhage/blood loss/bleeding | 20 | 2.7% |
| Skin tears | 15 | 2% |
| Ulcer | 15 | 2% |
| Tissue breakdown | 14 | 1.9% |
| Injurya physical injury | 7 | 0.9% |
| No patient involvement | 7 | 0.9% |
| Discomfortdiscomfort | 6 | 0.8% |
| Tissue damage | 6 | 0.8% |
| Blood loss | 5 | 0.7% |
| Exposure to body fluids | 5 | 0.7% |
| Erosion | 4 | 0.5% |
| Necrosisdeath of tissue | 4 | 0.5% |
| Painpain, site not specified | 4 | 0.5% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Bard DigniShield Stool Management System | Product code KNT | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 750 | 26,205 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 2.9% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 7 | 24 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 14.4% | 49% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 84.9% | 47% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 95.7% | 91% | 94.9% |
Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Other brands with product code KNT
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duodopa Duopa | 5,925 | 484 | 2% |
| Abbvie Peg | 1,633 | 0 | 1.7% |
| Kangaroo | 4,328 | 117 | 0.2% |
| EndoVive Safety PEG Kit | 650 | 23 | 0.8% |
| EndoVive Standard PEG Kit | 534 | 15 | 2.1% |
| Corflo Cubby Low Profile Gastrostomy Device | 440 | 0 | 0% |
| Tube Gastrointestinal And Access | 448 | 0 | 1.1% |
| Endovive Jejunal Feeding Tube | 422 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Endovive Initial Placement Peg Kit Direct Pej Kit And Peg Safety Kit | 333 | 0 | 0.9% |
| Endovive Securi-T | 264 | 0 | 0.4% |
| Abbvie J | 263 | 0 | 6.8% |
| Endovive Two-Port Ttp Jejunal Feeding Tube Cap | 262 | 0 | 1.5% |
| CORTRAK 2 Enteral Access System | 190 | 37 | 14.7% |
| Flexi-Seal Fms | 195 | 0 | 1.5% |
| Replacement Tube | 183 | 0 | 0.5% |
Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."
Questions about Bard DigniShield Stool Management System reports
How many FDA reports name Bard DigniShield Stool Management System?
750 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 94 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (84.9%), injury (14.4%) and death (0.7%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
disconnection (17.9%), fluid/blood leak (14.5%), leak/splash (11.7%), material split, cut or torn (7.6%) and material puncture/hole (5.6%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.
Who files these reports?
manufacturer reports (95.7%) and voluntary reports (0.1%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.
Do these reports show that Bard DigniShield Stool Management System was at fault?
No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."
How do I report a problem with a medical device?
Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.
Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.
Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.