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Avanos Medical faces Class I recalls in connection to 23 deaths that resulted from the feeding tube system.

The FDA has issued its most severe warning regarding the recall of Avanos Medical’s enteral feeding tube positioning system.

The Cortrak*2 Enteral Access System includes an electromagnetic stylet as well as an external receiver, and a display monitor. The system, when used together will provide live footage of the medical tube being placed into a patient's stomach.

feeding tube placement Avanos announced an earlier year for all Cortrak*2 devices that were used between January 2021 to January 2022. The total number of affected devices was 630. devices. They were distributed for the first time between April 2016 until the beginning of 2016.

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The safety incident isn't a recall in the literal sense: Avanos is not asking healthcare providers to send the device back to its manufacturer, instead, they want to make sure they're using them in a safe manner.

feeding tube placement A feeding tube that is not correctly inserted can cause serious injury or death. Avanos was notified of 23 deaths and 60 injuries in 2015 by the FDA. The incidents were all related to the Cortrak*2 system that guides the placement of feed tubes.

The reported injuries include respiratory failure and lung infections, collapsed lung as well as pleural effusion. holes in the lung's walls or esophagus, as well as the bowel.

https://www.fiercebiotech.com/medtech/avanos-medical-faces-class-i-recall-feeding-tube-system-linked-23-deaths-2015 According to FDA, in its March 21 field correction notice, the Georgia-based firm warned users to "confirm the placement of nasogastric and nasaloenteric pipes in accordance with the institution's policies". They've also been asked to attach the safety notice to the system's operating manual and confirm with Avanos that they have received the updated.

Avanos stated that it will soon issue revised labeling for its product. This will include directions to indicate the location of a tube in accordance to the policies of their facility.

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The FDA has issued a second caution regarding the use of an enteral tube for feeding use. In February the FDA issued the safety warning for parents and healthcare professionals regarding the danger of strangulation for children who use feeding tubes.

After two deaths in 2021, a notice was sent. The notice followed two deaths in 2021. In both instances the tubing system was found to be tied around necks of patients younger than age 2.

feeding tube placement "While the FDA believes death or serious injuries resulting from strangulation caused by enteral food set tubing in children are rare healthcare professionals and caregivers should know that these incidents can and do occur," the FDA noted in its notice.


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