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Avanos Recalls Cortrak*2 Over Potential Enteral Tube Misplacement
There were 60 injuries as well as 23 deaths as a result of this issue.

This recall has been identified by the FDA as classified as a Class I recall. It is the most serious type of recall. feeding tube placement The devices could cause serious injuries or even death.

Sam Brusco Associates Editor05.16.22

The FDA has confirmed Avanos Medical's recall for its Cortrak*2 oral access system. 629 devices manufactured between 2016 until 2022 were recalls, the first recall taking place on March 21.

Cortrak*2 is an instrument that allows doctors to insert medical feeding tubes in patients stomachs, or small bowels.

The system's recall was due to injuries and deaths of patients due to the incorrect placement of nasocentric/nasogastric tubes. These tubes are used to aid in insertion. Avanos Mediacal Cortrak 2 Avanos Mediacal Cortrak 2 Incorrectly inserting a Nasogastric or Nasoenteric tube can cause serious injury or death.

Cortrak 2 eternal access system feeding tube placement According to Avanos safety communication, this issue has caused more than 23 deaths and 60 injuries. The adverse events that were mentioned included respiratory failure, perforation, pneumonia, as well as pleural effusion.

Cortrak*2 has utilized the recall to make changes to its procedures to use. feeding tube placement The updated guidelines will provide users with a way to verify that tubes are placed according to the guidelines of the institution before applying them to provide nutrition.

Clinicians were required to attach the notice of correction regarding the issue in the operating book and return acknowledgment forms along with the notification to Avanos. Avanos Medical feeding tube Users will soon receive updated labeling and confirmation that the tubes were placed according to institution guidelines.


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