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Avanos Cortrak 2 Enteral Access System (EAS)

FDA device recall Z-1032-2022 · posted 2022-05-13 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Avanos Medical, Inc.
Reason for recall
Product labeling is being modified. STOP using the Anonymous Account Mode feature of the CORTRAK 2 device immediately. CONFIRM placement of the NG/NI tube per institution protocol.
Action taken
Avanos Medical issued URGENT: FIELD CORRECTION Notices dated March 18 and March 21, 2022. Phase 2 of the field action will occur later. The Notices instructed consignees to: CHECK all storage and usage locations to determine if any impacted product remains within your possession. ATTACH THIS LETTER to the Operators Manual until a revised Operators Manual, Quick Start Guide and Troubleshooting Tip Cards are available. COMPLETE and RETURN the Acknowledgement Form to Avanos, via email to avanos-fca002@iqvia.com, Phone Number (855) 365-3981. STOP using the Anonymous Account Mode feature of the CORTRAK 2 device immediately. CONFIRM placement of the NG/NI tube per institution protocol. USE extreme caution in patients who are combative or who move excessively during placement as the receiver unit may move, impacting the placement tracing. If a deviation from the midline is seen on the All-In-One Monitor display during advancement in the upper quadrants, or resistance is encountered: 1) STOP advancement of the system. 2) REMOVE the tube and stylet and assess the patient for injury per institutional protocol Device should only be used by qualified, trained users. If you need additional training, please contact your local field sales representative. Phase 2 letters were sent via FedEx to all consignees on 09/27/2022 and included physical copies of the updated versions of the Operator's Manual, Quick Reference Guide, and Troubleshooting Tips.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
KNT
Quantity affected
721 devices
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution. US Nationwide, Australia, Austria, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Kuwait, New Zealand, India, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Panama, Singapore, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
Date initiated
2022-03-21
Date posted
2022-05-13
Date terminated
2024-09-09
Location
Alpharetta, GA

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CORTRAK* 2 Equilateral Enteral Access System (K191340)Avanos Medical, Inc.2019-06-04
CORTRAK ENTERAL ACCESS DEVICE (K113351)Corpak Medsystems2012-01-10