# K021493: Andersen Nasogastric Tube with Stylet, Models an 11S, 13S, 14S & 18S

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Andersen Products, Inc.
- Decided: Aug 30, 2002 after 113 days
- Product code: KNT (Tubes, Gastrointestinal (And Accessories))
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 876.5980
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K935688 (1994). 1 ancestor in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 2 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K935688: AN-10S Andersen Tube with Stylet, H.W. Andersen Products, Inc. (1994) Summary page 1.

## Indications for use
The AndersenB Nasogastric Tube is indicated in those situations where the physician desires to keep the stomach continuously and completely evacuated of swallowed air, swallowed saliva, gastric secretions or fresh blood in a fasting patient for a prolonged period, such as pancreatitis, cholecyctitis, post-operative ileus and non-operative management of peptic ulcer. It is also indicated to keep the stomach evacuated of fresh blood once clots have been removed.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K021493
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology