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

Avanos Medical This recall was identified by the FDA as a Class I recall. It is the most severe type of recall. feeding tube placement These devices can cause serious injuries, and even death.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor05.16.22

The FDA has identified Avanos Medical's recall of the Cortrak*2 user access system. https://www.click4r.com/posts/g/4459702/avanos-recalls-cortrak-2-over-potential-enteral-tube-misplacement The recall of 629 devices distributed between 2016-2022 began on March 21.

https://boyd-noble.blogbright.net/cortrak-2-eas-of-avanos-medical-raising-patient-safety-issues-1653791718 Cortrak*2 is an instrument that permits doctors to introduce medical feeding tubes into patients stomachs or small bowels.

Due to injuries and deaths caused by the system, it was removed. Nasogastric, also known as the nasoenteric tube, that isn't properly inserted could result in damage to the vocal chords and the trachea. This could lead to serious injury, or even death.

Cortrak 2 eternal access system According to Avanos reports, there were an estimated 60 injuries and 23 death related to this issue. There were several adverse events, including pneumothorax, respiratory failure and perforation as well as pleural effusion and pneumonia.

Cortrak*2 will utilize the recall to update its instructions for usage and intended uses. It will also instruct users to ensure the tube is placed using institutional protocols before delivering nutritional supplements.

Clinicians are also advised to include the field correction notice to the operating manual , and return the acknowledgement form included with the notice to Avanos. Avanos plans to offer users current labeling, which will include confirmation of tube placement as per the policies of the institution prior to the use.


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