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This issue has been responsible for 60 deaths and 23 injuries.https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/avanos-medical-recalls-cortrak2-enteral-access-system-risk-misplaced-enteral-tubes-could-cause The recall was classified by the FDA as a Class I recall. Avanos Medical feeding tube It is the most severe form of recall. Cortrak 2 eternal access system These devices could lead to serious injuries or even death.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor05.16.22The FDA has confirmed Avanos Medical's recall for its Cortrak*2 oral access system. 629 devices distributed between 2016 and 2022 were recalled within the U.S., beginning on the 21st of March.Cortrak*2 is a tool that lets doctors introduce medical feeding tubes into patients' stomachs or small bowels.This recall was initiated in response to reports of injuries and deaths in patients due to misplacement of nasocentric or gastric tubes. https://static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2022/04/Avanos_CORTRAK2_Field_Correction_Letter.pdf The device is used to place the tubes. An incorrectly placed nasogastric/nasoenteric tube could cause severe injury or even death.Cortrak 2 eternal access system According to Avanos' safety communications, there were 60 injuries and 23 deaths related to this incident. Pneumothorax, pneumothorax (perforation) and pneumonia and pleural effusion have all been listed as adverse events.The recall is being used to revise Cortrak*2's guidelines regarding use and intended usage, instructing users to confirm the placement of the tube according to protocol guidelines before making use of the tube to deliver nutritional supplements.Clinicians were instructed to attach the pertinent field correction notice to the operating manual. They also need to return the acknowledgement sheet included with the Avanos note. The users will shortly receive an update to the labels and confirmation that tubes were placed according to institution guidelines.