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The FDA's most dangerous recalls of 2022: Misplaced Feeding Tubes Ahead (Avanos Medical)
Based on FDA recalls The Avanos Medical Cortrak2 feeding tube is the most dangerous medical device.

The year 2022 hasn't come to an end, yet the FDA's list of recalled medical devices is already at 50. The recall has led to the tragic deaths of 36 and the injury of 224. Avanos Medical ranks number one on the 2022 medical device malfunctions list with 23 deaths reported from an improperly placed feeding tube.


These are the 4 most hazardous medical device errors, in accordance with the FDA recall notification:

Avanos Medical Remands Cortrak*2 Enal Access System for Feeding Tubs
A misplacement of the feed tubes for nasogastric patients resulted in 60 injuries, and 23 deaths.

This device malfunction is the most significant cause of death in all recalled medical devices by the FDA in 2022..


Avanos Medical Avanos Medical has pulled the Cortrak*2 Enteral Access System from service due to death and injuries resulting from the incorrect placement of nasogastric feed tubes.


In instances where a nasal or nasoenteric tube is inserted incorrectly, patients could experience injuries to the vocal cords, lungs or trachea. All of which could cause serious injury or even death. Avanos Medical notified that patients "...and hospitals must verify the placement of N/NI tubes according hospital protocol. Avanos Mediacal Cortrak 2 Fox News said.

Avanos Medical reported in a recall notice that fatalities and injuries were caused by the misplacement or misuse of the food tube for enteral use while using the CORTRAK*2 Ental Access System.

Baxter recalls SIGMA Spectrum Infusion pumps with Master Drug Library (Version 8) & Spectrum IQ Infusion Systems With Dose IQ Safety (Version 9)
Baxter has received 51 complaints of serious injuries. There were three deaths reported by patients over five years potentially associated with this issue.

http://www.drugoffice.gov.hk/gb/unigb/www.fdanews.com/articles/207866-avanos-medical-gets-class-i-designation-for-its-recalled-cortrak2-enteral-access-system?v=preview The medical device manufacturer Baxter recalls this device after numerous complaints of a safety alarm malfunction. https://www.metooo.io/u/643343f04156fb4074af189f In the event of an obstruction to the flow of the water, the alarm failed to be activated on the pumps. These products can cause adverse health effects that can lead to death in the event of a fatality, as stated in the announcement.

Medtronic Recalls NIM Contact Reinforced EMG Endotracheal Tube
The use of the device resulted in 3 injuries as well as two deaths.

The NIMCONTACT Reinforced EMG Tube and the NIM Standard Reinforced EMG Tube Both utilized to supply airway and monitor laryngeal nervous systems in neck and head surgery and head surgery - caused three injuries and two fatalities prior to Medtronic's recall. feeding tube placement While the company does not ask clients to return their defective devices or exchange them, they sent security alerts to ensure the cuff's silicone material didn't hinder a patient's breathing.


Avanos Medical Patients may experience the deprivation of oxygen, brain injuries, or even death , if the tube is not ventilated appropriately.

Baxter Healthcare Corporation Recalls Volara System
The application of this device led to 1 injury, 2 deaths.

Baxter Healthcare Corporation and its subsidiary company Hillrom are recalling the Volara System due to the fact that an in-line ventilation adapter may hinder patients using home oxygen not getting enough oxygen through their ventilators. The potential risks for affected patients are choking on mucus, or other airway secretions, lung infections (pneumonia) which prevents oxygen from getting to the blood (respiratory failure) as well as brain injury caused by a lack in oxygenation to the brain (hypoxia) as well as death.


This is a list containing human lives that were lost because of medical device malfunction or misuse in 2022.


Avanos Medical Recalls Cortrak*2 Ental Access System

Injuries: 60

Deaths: 23

Baxter recalls SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pumps (Version 8) & Spectrum IQ Infusion Systems (Version 9) obstructions

Injuries: 51

Deaths: 3

Medtronic recalls NIM CONTACT Reinforced EMG Endotracheal Tube and the NIM Standard Reinforced EMG Endotracheal Tube

Injuries: 3

Deaths: 2

Baxter Healthcare Corporation Recalls Volara System

Injuries: 1

Deaths: 2

Smiths Medical Recalls Certain Medfusion 3500 and 4000 Syringe Pumps

Injuries: 7

Deaths: 1

Medtronic recalls HeartWare HVAD System Batteries

Injuries: 6

Deaths: 1

Philips Respironics recalls all V60 and V60 Plus ventilators

Injuries: 4

Deaths: 1

Medtronic recalls HVAD Pump Implant Kit

Injuries: 2

Deaths: 1

Medtronic Recalls HeartWare HVAD System Batteries

Injuries: 0

Deaths: 1

Covidien, LP Recalls Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator

Injuries: 0

Deaths: 1

Medtronic Inc. Medtronic Inc.

Injuries: 55

Deaths: 0

Arrow International, LLC Subsidiary of Teleflex Inc., Recalls the Arrow Trarotola Percutaneous Thorolytic Device

Injuries: 14

Deaths: 0

Atrium Medical Corporation Recalls iCast Covered Stent

Injuries: 9

Deaths: 0

Vyaire Medical recalls bellavista1000 and 1000e Series Ventilators

Injuries: 7

Deaths: 0

LivaNova (TandemLife) Recalls LifeSPARC System

Injuries: 2

Deaths: 0

Draeger, Inc Recalls SafeStar 55 Breathing System Filters

Injuries: 1

Deaths: 0

Abbott Medical Recalls Dragonfly OpStar Imaging Catheter

Injuries: 1

Deaths: 0

SML Distribution LLC Recalls Skippack Medical Lab COVID-19 Direct Antigen Rapid Tests

Injuries: 1

Deaths: 0


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