Avanos Medical, a U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) company, is recalling Cortrak*2 the enteral access system because of misplacement of nasoenteric tubes or nasogastric tubs, which could have caused injuries and even death of patients. The recall covers 629 devices, which were distributed throughout the United States. Cortrak 2 eternal access system Avanos is promoting the Cortrak*2 Ental Access System because of its ability to view the stomach and small bowel. This allows the installation of an medical feed tube. Avanos Medical https://pharmacyservices.utah.edu/recalls/2022/05/cortrak2-enteral-access-system-avanos-medical If a tube is inserted improperly it is possible for patients to suffer injury to their vocal cords, lungs or the trachea. Avanos Medical's recall notice states that, since 2015 there have been 60 patient deaths and 23 injuries resulting from misplacement nasogastric feed tubes when using the CORTRAK*2 access system. Cortrak 2 eternal access system These injuries include respiratory failure, pneumothorax (collapsed lung), perforation (a hole in the lung's wall, esophagus or bowel) as well as pneumonia. the pleural effusion (excess fluid that has accumulated between the lungs and chest cavity). https://www.techtimes.com/articles/275216/20220509/cortrak-2-eas-from-avanos-medical-raises-patient-safety-concerns.htm Avanos Medical has presented a plan to offer users updated labeling to ensure the proper place of the nasogastric (and the nasoenteric) tubes prior to using them. Avanos is the second warning issued by the FDA has issued regarding feeding tubes that are intra-oral. The FDA warned healthcare professionals and parents of the danger of strangulation in children who feed tubes. Two cases have been reported of strangulation of children who received a feeding tube tied around their necks. FDA Recalls Avanos Medical Device Risk of entering feeding delivery sets Cortrak* 2 Enteral Access System Product Details CONTACT PARKER WAICHMAN LLLP TODAY FOR A FREE A CASUAL REVIEW Are you or someone you care about suffering the harm that a recall can cause on the product? Parker Waichman LLP helps those who suffer injuries the use of defective vehicles receive monetary compensation. You can trust our product liability lawsuit lawyers. Contact our law firm now for a no-cost consultation. Call 1-800-YOUR LAWYER (1-808-968-7529) or via live chat.
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