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# Avanos Recalls Cortrak 2 Enteral Access Device
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/avanos-recalls-cortrak-2-enteral-access-device/
- Published: 2022-05-16T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T17:44:45.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: Devices, #legacy-id-D5151819

Avanos Medical has recalled (Class 1) its Cortrak 2 Enteral Access System due to reports of injuries and patient deaths after nasoenteric or nasogastric tubes have been misplaced. The device is intended to help with the placement of such tubes, but if a nasogastric or nasoenteric tube is inserted incorrectly, patients could experience damage to the vocal cords, lungs, or trachea, which could lead to serious injury or death, a [recall notice](https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/avanos-medical-recalls-cortrak2-enteral-access-system-risk-misplaced-enteral-tubes-could-cause?ref=fdaweb.com) says.  

The recall updates the device’s labeling, including the instructions for use and intended uses. Avanos says there have been 60 injuries and 23 patient deaths associated with the misplaced tubes.