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Terminated

CORTRAK* 2 Nasogastric/Nasointestinal (NG/NI) Feeding Tubes with Electromagnetic Transmitting Stylet and CORFLO* Enteral Feeding tube, ANTI-IV* Connector, 10 Fr, 140 cm The device is used in patients that require intermittent or continuous tube feedings via the nasogastric or nasoenteric route.

FDA Recall Z-1277-2018 · Posted None

Recalling FirmHalyard Health, Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeFPB
Date Initiated2017-12-13
Date Terminated2021-11-04
Product Quantity185 cases (10 units per case)

Reason for Recall

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.

Firm Action

The firm, Halyard, sent an "URGENT: Product Advisory Notice" letter dated 12/13/2017 to its customers on about 12/13/2017. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The Customers were instructed to do the following: Instructions for distributors included to examine unsold inventory for impacted lots, complete and return the Distributor Product Advisory Notice Acknowledgement Form, and send the attached End-User/Customer Product Advisory Notice and Acknowledgement Form to all end user customers who would have potentially received impacted product by email to: [email protected] or by FAX to: 678-254-0347. A Halyard Customer Service Representative will contact the distributors if affected product was on hand. Instructions for End-User/Customers included to evaluate the clinical facility's unused inventory for impacted lots, inform all clinicians in the facility who may use potentially impacted devices to verify that the stylet tip is not visible within the window of the exit port after engaging the stylet with the port connector of the NG/NI Feeding Tube, and if it is visible, do not use the device. Additionally they were asked to complete and return the Product Advisory Notice Acknowledgement Form by email to: [email protected] or by FAX to: 678-254-0347. If you require further assistance, please call Halyard Regulatory Affairs at 678-477-4165. You may also contact Halyard Customer Service at 1-844-HALYARD (1-844-425-9273, OPTION 1, OPTION 3).

Root Cause

Under Investigation by firm

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) to states of: AR, CA, CO, GA, IA, LA, MI, MN, NM, TX; and country of Germany. Distributed internationally to Germany.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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