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Avanos Recalls Cortrak*2 Over Potential Enteral Tube Misplacement
This is the reason for the deaths of 60 people and 23 injuries.

The recall was classified by the FDA as a Class I recall. It is the most severe form of recall. These devices could cause serious injury or even death.

Sam Brusco Associates Editor05.16.22

The FDA has confirmed Avanos Medical’s recall of their Cortrak*2 intramuscular accessibility system. 629 devices distributed between 2016 to 2022 were recalled within the U.S., beginning on the 21st of March.

Avanos Medical feeding tube Cortrak 2 eternal access system Cortrak*2 helps clinicians place medical feed tubes in patients who require nutrition through the tube.

Due to injuries and deaths due to injuries and deaths, the system was recall. An error in inserting the Nasogastric or Nasoenteric tube could cause severe injury or even death.

According to Avanos, there have been a total of 60 injuries and 23 death in connection with this issue. There have been several adverse events that occurred, including respiratory failure, pneumothorax and perforation as well as pleural effusion and pneumonia.

The recall is being used to update Cortrak*2's instructions on use and intended use, instructing users to confirm the placement of the tube according to institutional protocols before making use of the tube to deliver nutrition.

Clinicians were also advised to include the field correction note to the operating manual , and return the acknowledgement form that was included with the notification to Avanos. Cortrak 2 eternal access system Cortrak 2 eternal access system The company is planning to give users current labeling along with confirmation of the placement of the tube according to the policies of the institution.

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