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Avanos Recalls Cortrak*2 Over Potential Enteral Tube Misplacement
This has resulted in 60 injuries, and 23 deaths.

This recall was identified by the FDA as classified as a Class I recall. Avanos Medical Avanos Medical feeding tube It is the most severe form of recall. These devices could lead to severe injuries or even death.

Sam Brusco Associate Editor05.16.22

The FDA has confirmed Avanos Medical’s recall of its Cortrak*2 intramuscular access system. 629 devices, distributed between 2016 and 2022, were recalled by the U.S. starting on March 21.

Cortrak*2 helps clinicians place medical feeding tubes in the stomach or small bowels of patients who need to be fed via the tube.

Due to injuries and deaths, the system was recalled. A wrongly placed nasogastric or nasal tube could cause severe injuries or even death.

Cortrak 2 eternal access system According to Avanos' safety communication There have been sixty-three injuries and 23 deaths connected to this incident. There were several adverse events that occurred, including pneumothorax, respiratory failure and perforation, pneumonia and pleural effusion.

Cortrak*2 is using the recall process to make revisions to its procedures for its use. The updated instructions will provide users with a way to ensure that the tubes are placed according to institutional protocols prior to using them to deliver nutrition.

Avanos Medical Clinicians were also advised to attach the field correction note to the operating manual , and return the acknowledgement form included with the notification to Avanos. Avanos is hoping to offer users with an updated labels. Avanos Medical This includes confirmation that the placement of the tube was performed in accordance with the institution's policy.


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