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

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

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor05.16.22

The FDA has identified Avanos Medical’s recall for its Cortrak*2 oral access device. 629 devices manufactured between 2016 until 2022 were recalls within the U.S., beginning on March 21.

Avanos Mediacal Cortrak 2 https://autosbaratosenventa.com/user/profile/514505 Avanos Medical feeding tube Cortrak*2 helps clinicians place medical feed tubes on patients who require nutrition through the tube.

The system's recall was caused by patient deaths and injury following an error in placement of the nasocentric or nasogas. These tubes aid in the placement of them. Avanos Medical feeding tube If a nasogastric tube is incorrectly inserted, damage can occur to the vocal cords, lungs or trachea, resulting in severe injury or death.

According to Avanos safety information, this issue has caused sixty injuries and 23 deaths. The adverse events identified included perforation, respiratory failure, and pneumonia, as well as the pleural effusion.

This recall will be utilized to modify Cortrak*2's guidelines regarding use, intended usage, and advise users to confirm tube placement according to institutional protocols before using the tube in order to provide nutrition.

http://smartbabel.co.uk/user/profile/585526 Clinicians were advised to attach the corrective notice for field use concerning the issue to their operating manual and to return the acknowledgement form that was included with the notification to Avanos. The users will shortly receive an update to the labels and confirmation that the tubes were placed in accordance with the institution's guidelines.


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