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Avanos Recalls Cortrak*2 Over Potential Enteral Tube Misplacement
This issue has caused 60 injuries and 23 deaths.

This recall has been classed by FDA as a class I recall. Avanos Medical This is the most serious type. These devices can cause serious injuries and even death.

https://dohabb.com/index.php?page=user&action=pub_profile&id=2590621 Sam Brusco, Associate Editor05.16.22

The FDA has identified Avanos Medical as the person responsible for recalling their Cortrak*2 system of enteral access. The recall of 629 devices that were distributed from 2016 to 2022 began on the 21st of March.

feeding tube placement Cortrak*2 is a tool that lets doctors introduce medical feeding tubes into patients' stomachs or small bowels.

This recall was initiated in response to reports of injuries and deaths in patients due to mistakes in the placement of gastric or nasocentric tubes. Avanos Mediacal Cortrak 2 The device is used to insert the tubes. Incorrectly inserting an Nasogastric tube or Nasoenteric one can cause serious injuries or even death.

Cortrak 2 eternal access system According to Avanos the safety communication there were 60 injuries and 23 deaths related to this issue. Pneumothorax (perforation), pneumothorax (perforation) and pneumonia and pleural effusion have all been identified as adverse events.

Avanos Mediacal Cortrak 2 Cortrak*2 will make use of the recall to update its instructions for usage and intended use. It will instruct users to check the placement of tubes by using protocols established by institutions prior to delivering nutritional supplements.

Clinicians were also encouraged to add the updated note in the field on the issue to Avanos' operating manual, and to return the acknowledgment forms that came with Avanos' announcement. https://musescore.com/user/58951225 The company is planning to offer users the most current labeling along with confirmation of placement of tubes in accordance with the institutional guidelines.


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