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Avanos Recalls Cortrak*2 Over Potential Enteral Tube Misplacement
This problem has been the cause for the deaths of 60 and 23 injuries.

https://www.yourlawyer.com/lawsuits/avanos-medical-recalls-the-cortrak2-enteral-access-system/ The FDA has classified this as an Class I Recall, the most serious type. The use of these devices could cause serious injury or death.

Sam Brusco Associate Editor05.16.22

The FDA has identified Avanos Medical’s recall its Cortrak*2 user access system. 629 devices distributed between 2016 and 2022 were recalled within the U.S., beginning on March 21.

Cortrak*2 is a device that allows doctors to place medical feeding tubes inside patients stomachs or small bowels.

The recall was caused by injury and death reports from patients who suffered from nasocentric or nasogastric placement error. This device is utilized to assist in placing these tubes. Avanos Mediacal Cortrak 2 An error in inserting the Nasogastric or Nasoenteric tube could cause severe injuries or even death.

According to Avanos reports, there were a total of 60 injuries and 23 deaths related to this issue. The adverse events reported included pneumonia, perforation, respiratory failure, pneumonia, as well as pleural effusion.

Cortrak 2 eternal access system feeding tube placement This recall will be used to revise Cortrak*2's instructions for use, intended uses and also instruct users to confirm tube placement as per institutional guidelines prior to using the tube to deliver nutrition.

Clinicians were also advised to attach the corrected note in the field on the issue to Avanos operating manual and to return the acknowledgement forms included in Avanos' notice. Cortrak 2 eternal access system The company hopes to soon give users with an updated labeling. This includes confirmation that tube placement was performed in accordance with the institution's policy.


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