Halyard Health recalls CORTRAK 2 NG/NI feeding tubes with electromagnetic stylet where the stylet may be visible in the exit port window, which could cause blockage. Affected units have product code 20-9551TRAK2A.
The transmitting stylet within CORTRAK* 2 nasogastric/Nasointestinal (NG/NI) Feeding Tubes with ANTI-IV* connector (Product Code 20-9551Trak2A) may be visible within the window of the exit port of the feeding tube. Based on specifications, the transmitting stylet in the NG tube should not be visible within the port window.
Halyard Health is recalling CORTRAK 2 nasogastric/nasointestinal feeding tubes with electromagnetic stylets because the stylet might be visible in the exit port window. This could block the tube and cause feeding issues.
The stylet should not be visible in the port window based on specifications. If visible, it could block the tube and prevent proper feeding.
Patients using these feeding tubes for intermittent or continuous tube feedings are affected. Those with the product code 20-9551TRAK2A are most at risk.
Check for product code 20-9551TRAK2A on the tube packaging. The tubes are 10 Fr, 140 cm long and have an ANTI-IV connector.
Look inside the exit port window of the tube to see if the stylet is visible.
The stylet may be visible in the exit port window, which could block the tube and cause feeding issues.
Product code 20-9551TRAK2A.
Check for product code 20-9551TRAK2A on the tube packaging.
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Subject: Recall Z-1277-2018 — Halyard Health Halyard Health Hello, I own a Halyard Health that is covered by recall Z-1277-2018 from Halyard Health. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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