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FDA confirms the Avanos Medical Cortrak*2 EAS recall as Class I

Avanos Medical called off Cortrak* 2 EAS in response to patient deaths and injuries caused by tube malfunctions.

The US Food and Drug Administration has identified the Cortrak*2 of Avanos Medical's enteral access system (EAS) to be recalled as an Class II recall.

https://www.misterpoll.com/users/avanos medical feeding tubeihsd2441 The most severe of the three kinds is a Class I recall.

https://divulgaaqui.online/author/avanos-mediacal-cortrak-2awaj884/ Avanos Medical has recalled Cortrak*2 EAS due to reports of deaths or injuries caused by misplacements of nasogastric tubes.

The device allows trained healthcare personnel to place medical feeding tubes inside patients.

However, incorrectly placed nasogastric/nasoenteric pipes could cause harm to vocal cords and trachea. This could lead to severe injuries, or even death.

https://tuffclassified.com/user/profile/2089209 The company recalls 629 devices, which were sold in the US between 1 April 2016 to 1 January 2022.

feeding tube placement The recall notice from the company stated that 60 patients were injured and 23 died due to the wrong placement of nasogastric tubes when making use of Cortrak* 2 EAS.

Avanos Medical will revise the labelling following the recall. This will include updated instructions for use and intended usages of the Cortrak*2 EAS.

Avanos Medical These revised guidelines direct users to check the placement of tubes as per the guidelines of the institution's prior to using the tube.

Based in Alpharetta, Georgia, US, Avanos Medical focuses on making medical devices for clinical use. Avanos Medical markets its well-known brands across more than 90 countries.

Avanos Medical The company agreed to buy OrthogenRx at $160 million during December. Avanos Medical successfully closed the acquisition of OrthogenRx on 20 January.


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