#nasogastric lines

[catboymoments]

Hey so do you ever think about the Kamukura project a bit too hard and then get really sad about Hajime Hinata and his loss of identity or is that just me

[chronicbeans]

Read it and Weep

A "Tales from the Iolite Hospital" Story

TW: Hurt with No Comfort, Shady Contracts, Mentions of Medical Procedures, Medical Diets, Chronic Illness, Hospital Setting/Doctors

I frowned as I entered the room. I already knew what the answer was. The way the gastroenterologist, Dr. Cogsworth, acts doesn't clue me in to anything. He is practically emotionless in the way he acts, which might be due to him being a wind-up man. A large, wind-up key sticks out of his back, gently turning as he admits tiny click, click, clicks each second, as well as gentle music, much like that of an antique music box.

He turns to me, saying "Well, Aluminum... there isn't much I can do besides put you on that diet. Remember, the one where you avoid foods that end up triggering the response?" I groan in frustration "That one? The one where I don't know what even causes it? The one where it is far too late to avoid the response because I need to WAIT for it to know what to avoid? I like to call that the "Minefield Diet", doctor. It is as anxiety and panic inducing as walking through a minefield."

He tilts his head, his face as empty as usual. "It is the best I can do. The 6-food elimination diet is too costly. I want to use the amino acid-based diet as a final resort, due to most patients requiring a nasogastric feeding tube due to the taste. I will be sure to call in a prescription for the dupilumab, though, since it has been proven effective in the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis, so far."

I shake my head, glaring at him "What about those allergy tests you asked the allergist about? Will I be getting them? They aren't fully effective, but I heard the skin prick tests can be useful sometimes." He shakes his head "I haven't gotten a response. I believe you will not be getting those tests done. They are not too effective, anyways." I point to him, asking "Can't I just change you out and get a new doctor?"

He grows silent, besides the gentle music and the ticking clicks from within him. He then turns back to his desk, stiffly moving as he checks his files. He then pulls out a contract, the one my father made me sign when I first entered the Iolite Hospital at age 16. That was around... 11 years ago.

He hands it to me, saying in his robotic tone "Read it and weep. He made the decision for you." I read the contract, my various eyes widening.

"The patient hereby consents to stay with both the Iolite Hospital and the doctor provided below the signature line until either the patient or doctor dies. This is to ensure the healthcare provider knows everything about the patient here, in the Iolite Hospital, so there can provide adequate care. The reasons for the provided doctor being chosen shall be shown underneath his/her/their/etc. name.

Signature of Parent/Guardian (If patient is under the age of 18) and relation to the patient: Uranium Sight (Father)

Signature of Patient: Aluminum Sight

Doctor Provided: Dr. Victor Cogsworth (GI Specialist)

Reason for Choice: Dr. Victor Cogsworth is the only GI Specialist in the Iolite Hospital with knowledge on Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE or EE). He is trained in endoscopy and dilation procedures, as well as other surgical procedures of the gastrointestinal system. Due to these reasons, we feel he is the only doctor who is able to provide proper care for the patient, due to the diagnosis."

I look up to him, his empty eyes locked onto me. My father's voice floats through my head, the words from that day - the last day I saw him and the outside world - echo in my mind. "This is for your own good, boy." I feel sick. I want out, or at least a different doctor, but my father has locked me here. I had no choice in this, much like I had no choice in having a chronic illness in the first place.

"This has to be illegal! This isn't allowed-" He cuts me off by suddenly leaning forward, close to my face. He speaks lowly, the robotic tone sounding colder than ever. "Haven't you noticed how the Iolite Hospital does a lot of strange, abnormal, and illegal things? Like leaving the patients who suffer from addiction to fend for themselves in the Hall of Addiction? Forcefully keeping patients here and tied to a specific doctor isn't close to the worse thing this place has done."

He slowly returns to a standing position in a smooth motion, almost as if spending no energy to do so. "This place... it has rules of its own. Almost like it has a life of its own, compared to other hospitals and healthcare facilities. The play area, the pools, the halls, and the halls themselves are abnormal and unorthodox for a hospital." A tilt of his head cues me to think. It is odd, yes, how this place works.

"You are my patient, and mine, alone. In fact, you are only the second patient I have had with EoE. The first was a little girl, around 7. She didn't do so well, here. I don't know where she went. You will be a fine experiment for me. I will treat you better."

I stand, simply saying "You are a monster. An emotionless monster. A machine. You don't know how to treat people well." His head snaps back to a straight position, the music in his chest slowing as he says "That hurts. I have emotions. You will understand, soon."

I turn, leaving his office. I feel so sick and anxious, like I might puke if I keep dwelling on the fact that I am stuck with HIM in HERE for the rest of my life. He won't die anytime soon. I know that. It has been 11 years since I first met him, and in all that time, he hasn't aged a day. I will have to wait until I am gone to be rid of him. It isn't even either of our faults, however, as my own father was who signed the contract, forcing me to sign with him.

As I thought, my dwelling has made my stomach churn too much, and I run to the nearest bucket to empty the contents of my stomach. Nobody really seems to do anything. All of the nurses, doctors, and even my fellow patients just waltz by, going about their days as usual.

Once I am done, I look around, finding that Derek has begun to approach me. I don't want him to see me like this, so I hurry off to my room before he can finish writing his words down on his paper. I lock myself into an even smaller cell than this hospital, called my patient room, and sit in silence. I hear him knocking on my door. I just wait until he leaves. I am in no mood to talk to anyone. I'll just keep it inside.

[derrydeer]

we’re not doing too amazingly over here so let’s have some fun with what we can

TW ED and Emetophobia!

As i’ve been thinking about Adam having an ED, and going through that after the trap, i’ve had some of my own trap ideas.

The first was a nasogastric tube lined with razor blades. The aim of that, to me, was testing Adam’s literal will to live. he can choose to be fed until the bag runs out, at which point the key to the door will be seen in the empty bag, but watching those bags run down is torture. they can take hours to run out, and all that you can do is watch them. Adam’s other choice would be to rip the tube out through his nose, cutting him on the way out, but he would be able to use the tubing to cut open the bag and retrieve the key sooner. Pain of the mind vs. pain of the body and all that

The other seems more likely to be used by John. The key is in Adam’s stomach, and he has to eat enough to force himself to vomit out the key and all that. His tape would have to do with his personal ED, kind of giving away that Lawrence had something to do with the new trap , saying things about how “for years you forced yourself to purge for your own amusement. Today, you will test just how much the weight of your life is worth to you. Will you purge one last time or kill yourself to avoid your favourite pass time?”

something like that, i’m not totally sure. i think the first one is more ✨shocking✨ and maybe i’ll write that at some point

[calypso-finale]

Forty Five.

Aziel has strength on him when he wants too “Aziel, ok. Calm down” lifting him up “we really need to put the nasogastric tube in” the doctor said “I know, after the needle he isn’t trusting anything now” fixing Aziel on my lap “mommy” Aziel sobbed out “I am here baby, it’s ok” Aziel has been so unwell to the point he has stopped eating and drinking, he has been sick if I even give him water so I bought him hospital and he won’t let them do a thing since they put an IV line in his arm, they wrapped his arm up so he can’t pull it but now he won’t let them put the tube up his nose to feed him “ok, ok. Hey, look at me, shall we call dad huh. Shall we see dad, let’s see what dad is doing” I was so scared at him that I ended up calling the ambulance, like he must have caught it at day care, I took him there one fucking day and he got unwell, his grandparents couldn’t take care of him. Every one was busy so I left him there just for one day and he came back to me unwell, he just don’t want food or water, everything comes out of him and I panicked because he looks so weak and sunken, no tears so they said it’s an emergency, just so much drama but I rather he be here “I will entertain him, Aziel sit up. Let dad pick up the phone” Aziel also refuses to go on the bed, he just wants to be on my lap “shall we lay on bed, look at me. Lay on the bed, it will be better. These lovely nurses want you to get better that is all, come. Mommy will stay right here” getting up from the chair, he needs to rest. It hurts me to see my son so tired and upset “see Aziel, you on a big boy bed” the nurse said, the doctor is waiting to get him that tube, they will end up putting him to sleep if they can’t because he is so dehydrated “mommy will be here, hey! Stay there” touching his face, he looked at his arm, he is just staring at it now “ok let’s see what dad is doing” tapping on his name “daddy” Aziel said “yeah dad” Oakley picked up so quickly “I am like an hour from London” he said “I know I am at the hospital now, they admitted him straight away, if you see my dad tell him but also we won’t be coming because of it, also he won’t let them put the tubes in so can you please like try and entertain him” Oakley nodded his head “I cancelled anyways, I am not doing tonight, I just told YBeez, I am coming there” turning the phone “hey Aziel, what you doing?” Aziel didn’t smile, he is tired, he has to be tired “what is that, show me your arm” he looked at me “show dad” I said to him moving the phone back “oh no, I am so sorry that is happening to you son” the doctor didn’t even wait a second, he was wanting Aziel on the bed and he took his chances to get the tub in him, I stepped back and looked away. The nurses swiftly came and entertained Aziel but Aziel isn’t having it as he cried out refusing them to do it “damn” Oakley said “I don’t want them to put him to sleep just to put that in, they are desperate for him to get nutrients” I said.

Seeing my son hooked up to a machine, he is asleep and at peace and I like that but to see him hooked up onto a machine to feed him and to give him the nutrients, he just refused to have it. He was in pain from being sick, my poor baby. I wish I didn’t have to work now, I wish I just cancelled but I didn’t and now look, I literally left him there for a few hours and he was happy, he enjoyed it too but it’s life, kids carry a lot of germs but I hate it “silence” looking over at the door, the nurse came to check in on us again, she keeps checking in on us and that is sweet of her “yes, he looks at peace and that makes me happy, he is not in pain, he was frustrated and I felt useless, thank you” looking at her, she just smiled “do you need anything? I am clocking off now, but the ladies taking over will come and check in on you” shaking my head “no thank you, but thank you” I said “you’re welcome” she walked off, my dad is calling me right on time, answering the call “hi dad” he must be in London now, the tour date in London came up and I was supposed to be there with Aziel but clearly not, I can’t be going there with him like this “I heard about Aziel, Cench has cancelled and rightly so but how is he? I am sad I can’t be there to see him, what happened?” he asked “he caught a bug at day care, well everyone is busy and I don’t mind that so I took him there, he was fine. He came back to me unwell, he was just being sick, not keeping anything down, wouldn’t eat or drink, high temperature too so I called and they bought him here, he is hooked up to an IV and a feeding tube, they said he is malnourished but I have been trying, they aren’t blaming me but I blame me, I feel bad. How do I know when to take action? I don’t know this, now look” I feel like shit “Rylee it’s hard being a parent, you never know the right action to take, you will never know if you did too late or too early, it’s hard but you did what you thought was right, as long as he is ok now that is what matters, I did tell mom. As you know they are in London, the family but I am sad. That my grandchild there, when I get off stage I will be there ok, give him a kiss from me and don’t beat yourself up about, it’s hard being a parent, I know that” taking in a deep breath, dad is right but it’s hard to just digest at times.

Oakley made it, he made his way over to me and hugged me, kissed my forehead too “ok?” I said confused, he then went to Aziel but he is asleep still “he looks so weak you know” he said to me like I don’t know that myself “yeah” I breathed out “but the doctor is ok with how he is currently, he is resting” he kissed Aziel, I am glad he is here though “you didn’t need to cancel the date you know” I said to him “nah, my son needs me” he turned to me “yeah but he is ok, you could have done it” I said “shut up” he spat as he walked off “mhmmm” he got a chair and made his way over to me “I am not going back on tour until he is out, this means more to me. And I want to be here for you, I feel bad though” he mumbled “about?” sitting back in the chair “not being around for you, that you felt alone. I said to my dad and he feels bad, he said she is young and on her own, he didn’t know it was bad. Why didn’t you say it to them? They would have come” I shrugged “it’s my child, I can’t rely on people every time, Aziel is our problem, nobody else’s” which I am right, he can’t just rely on others “I get it but it’s no harm asking for advice, why didn’t you ask your mom?” I laughed “not exactly speaking to her” he let out an oh “why not?” he frowned “she has her own shit, her new baby or whatever and just the whole situation, I mean I was going to eventually speak to her but never had the chance, it’s fine. I mean I learn for next time. The doctor said I took action at the right time, so that made me feel happy” he nodded his head “you’re a good mom, I just wish I was around that is all” smiling at him, he is sweet.

Oakley is very touchy, like this is the third time he has touched my thigh, well kind of patted it “you touchy today aren’t you” I laughed, looking over at Aziel, he is awake but very quiet “I haven’t touched a female in a while” I snorted “right, you been touching men huh?” he shook his head “just I want you to be good Rylee, that is all” smiling at him “I know” I breathed “your dad facetiming? I know he is on stage right now?” Oakley said as he answered it “you ok baby?” leaning over to Aziel “daddy” he pointed “daddy? What is dad doing” my baby “we going to give Chris the phone while on stage, we going to put little Aziel on the screen and show him love, he was supposed to be here” hearing Ant say “oh for real?” Oakley seems taken a back “yeah Chris is upset, hold on. Giving it now” Oakley pointed at me and pointed at Aziel, getting up from the chair “I am going to pause the show for one moment, I am a little sad” hearing my dad say, Oakley gave me his phone. Oh my dad is really doing this “hold on, let me get my phone” placing the phone in front of Aziel “what is grandpa doing” my dad’ face popped up “this my grandson, I am sure y’all can see on the screen” the fans are screaming and Aziel looks so confused “who is that Aziel?” he is just staring at my dad “I am so upset to see you like this big man, I am going to see you after this. I am coming, in three I want ya’ll to show my grandson the love, we wish you the best to get better, so in three, two, one” my dad is crazy, he turned the phone and the whole arena is screaming, Aziel smiled “wow, they screaming for you baby” he is so amazed “I love you! See you soon son!” my dad is actually crazy “Chris is moving mad, he did that for you” Oakley said, Aziel is so amazed, he is happy though, he is smiling but the facetime disconnected “aww my baby” pressing a kiss to his forehead, he makes me smile when he smiles.

Smiling at Oakley, watching him with Aziel makes me so happy, Aziel is looking better but he felt sick again which made me sad to see “you shouldn’t be in the bed with him like that skinny ass” I said “just because you can’t fit” I gasped “rude ass” the door opened, looking over at the door and seeing my mother, my face softened. Not like I was expecting her to come but she did, and it’s shocked me, she closed the door behind her so she is alone, looking at Aziel “who is it?” Oakley asked him, he looked at me “nana” I laughed, every child starts by calling my mom that “grandma came here for you” Oakley got up from the bed, looking over at my mom “I left the kids at the concert, I was unsure if I was welcomed” shaking my head “you are welcome here, you always will be” I am actually happy to see my mom “you want a drink?” Oakley asked me, shaking my head “do you want something Rihanna?” Looking at my mom “no thank you” he nodded his head “I’ll be back” Oakley winked at me as he walked off, I guess it’s his way of giving us space. My mother made her way to Aziel “look at my handsome boy, I missed you so much! I didn’t bring no gifts because grandpa wanted to bring all the gifts for you, he got so many gifts for you” Aziel smiled “are you happy Aziel? Who is it” he looked at me “nana mommy” nodding my head “it is, you tell her what happened to you?” He shook his head “he was just sick before you came so I think he wants to sleep now” my mom sat on the edge of the bed “you scared us, I was so concerned about you” Aziel lifted his free arm up “you want a hug. Awww baby” my mom leaned down to him and hugged him, I know my son has missed her “you’re making me choked up here, I love you so much. You just rest baby, I am here now too” my mom said to him, my mom rested him back down. She placed her hand on her forehead “you’re warming up, I’ll go and get them to give you something for that, you need to rest” getting up from the chair “I’ll do it, it’s ok” let me go and get the nurse.

Aziel is sleepy, he is about to fall asleep “I am happy he is at peace, it’s no worser feeling than your child being unwell. What happened?” My mom asked “I took him to day care because I had work on, I am doing some freelance stuff because you know, with me finishing up my uni work, so Oakley’ parents had work, the couldn’t. He has gone on tour, Ti has gone Milan and my friends were busy so I was like shit, I need to drop him off somewhere, found a day care in west. Took him there and he is fine, he loved it, happy and smiling. He got to see other children, so left him there. Picked him up, same thing, happy and smiling. Then he fell unwell, so much so he was just sick constantly, he caught a bug what can I say, it happens but it got to a point where he stopped eating, he stopped everything besides being sick, no water or anything, he was looking weak so I phoned emergency services, I explained and they sent an ambulance and it hit me how serious it is, I got scared at this point. Then they put him on an IV and feeding tube, and here we are” Aziel has fallen asleep now “things change so quickly with kids, and instantly they get better once they get treated, never blame yourself especially for things like that because as your child starts mingling with other kids, they will become unwell, you did the right thing by calling but don’t blame yourself” nodding my head “thank you” I mumbled, I am happy my mom came, and I was going to call to apologise to her anyways “I was going to call you” I said to her “Rylee, life isn’t promised and it’s too short. I am missing my grandchild, everything is wrong and I get it stems from Brian issue, that was never supposed to be anything deeper then a contract, that was it. I didn’t know you slept with him” she said “because I thought Oakley was cheating” I added “and that isn’t my fault Rylee, I didn’t tell you to do that. Whatever is happening between you and him isn’t my fault, ok I have my issues with him, I have my disdain for him but I didn’t know you was assuming he was cheating and I didn’t think you would sleep with him, that isn’t my fault. And I bet you both aren’t together now and he feels a type of way because of it but he know he has the upper hand because you did that and I bet he has come to you to have sex with you still” I swallowed hard “that is what Chris would do, I know it, I know what it is like and how it is goes. Every man is the same, if us women cheat or do anything it’s the worst thing but if they do it we have to accept it and forgive, Rylee the book of men is no different. Every man does the same shit. I am over the whole thing, if you want to be with him even though I know you can do better, and I sound like momo because she said the same thing to me. I won’t get in your way be involved. I don’t want to know. I just want you to be happy but one thing you can do, if you are planning to be together, get to know each other first” my mom is just spewing words like she knows, I am just silent right now.

I mean if my mom can stick by that then that will make me happy “I am sorry mom, like I know the things you have done for me is out of love. I know I have been a brat, a spoilt one at that. I am sorry I didn’t speak to you either, at that point when I was in America I was going through things personally and I did take it out on you, I was mad with myself mostly but you got the shit for it, and I am sorry for that. Since having a son, having the nasty birth, everything. It’s been a lot, I don’t regret Aziel at all but it’s made me feel a certain way about things, about me. Brian, it was lights off, Oakley it was lights on, he knew me but I feel I have changed within me, within myself. I feel like he can do better, and I know you have been through that” my mom breathed out laughing “oh I have, and it’s a battle, it always will be because men don’t change like we do Rylee, we have a baby and everything changes, then there is better looking girls there, youthful, untouched. You know how men are, but it’s down to the person. Now knowing that Okaley didn’t cheat like you assumed, and you’re telling me he is coming to you, wanting you, he is still. I don’t want to say it but I am. He is still turned on by you, this shows he loves you Rylee, it shows he wants you but you got to start from the beginning, I made the mistake of marrying the man I fell for at sixteen when really we both changed and it was hell for us, oh my god it was bad and you know that. You have time, don’t make that mistake as I did, I care about you Rylee I do, I love you so much and at times it comes off as different but it’s not that. If you want that then go for it but do it the right way. I just want you to be ok, I love you and I am sorry for pushing my agenda on you with him, that is my bad” my mom said, she doesn’t understand how much I have missed her “I am sorry too mom” my mom looks emotional, I do feel bad about all this.

[omkarpatel]

What is a Cannula?

A cannula is a small, thin tube used to deliver or remove fluid or medication from the body without making a significant incision. Cannulas are commonly used in medical procedures such as dialysis or chemotherapy in order to access veins or other areas of the body. In this article, we will discuss what a cannula is, the different types of cannulas used, and how they are employed in various medical treatments and procedures. Types of Cannula There are several different types of cannulas used depending on the specific medical application and area of the body being accessed. Some of the most common types include: IV Cannula: Also known as an intravenous cannula, this is one of the most widely used types. An IV cannula is a small, flexible plastic tube inserted into a vein to deliver fluids, blood transfusions, medications or nutrients directly into the bloodstream. IV cannulas are commonly placed in arm or hand veins. Central Line Cannula: Larger than an IV cannula, a central line cannula is placed directly into a large vein near the heart for procedures requiring long-term vascular access like chemotherapy, dialysis or parenteral nutrition. These are inserted into major veins in the neck, chest or groin. Arterial Cannula: Similar to a central line but inserted into an artery, arterial cannulas are used during certain heart procedures or surgeries to monitor blood pressure or collect blood samples. Nasogastric Cannula: A tube inserted through the nose down into the stomach to drain fluids or deliver nutrition/medication. Surgical Cannula: Specially shaped cannulas are used during minimally invasive surgeries, allowing tools and cameras to be inserted through small incisions. How Cannulas Are Used Some of the most common medical uses and procedures cannulas are employed in include: Dialysis: For patients with kidney failure, cannulas placed in arm veins are used to remove blood for purification during hemodialysis treatment and return cleaned blood back into the body. Chemotherapy: Central line cannulas are often used to deliver strong chemotherapy drugs or medications directly into larger blood vessels to treat conditions like cancer. Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN): For patients who cannot receive nutrition orally, TPN involves delivering a balanced mixture of nutrients and calories through a central line cannula and into veinsfeeding directly into the bloodstream. Blood Transfusions: IV cannulas allow blood products to be administered safely into arm veins during transfusions to treat conditions causing anemia. Heart Surgeries/Procedures: Arterial cannulas are inserted into blood vessels connected to the heart to pump blood around the heart-lung machine during certain types of cardiac surgery. Other Surgical Procedures: Small cannulas inserted through small incisions are used in numerous minimally invasive procedures like laparoscopic surgery, reducing trauma and recovery time compared to open surgery.

[minniefights]

Quick Update (Update #15)

November 12, 2023

Today, an ICU nurse came to:

1) Remove her Central Line or Central Venous Catheter (which was inserted in her neck) because it’s no longer working.

2) A new IV line in her arm is inserted. This will probably work for 2-4 days so a new one will have to be inserted after that. She needs this because she’s on another round of IV antibiotics because of her Pneumonia.

3) Change her urine catheter.

4) And the mostly awaited, to remove her NGT (nasogastric tube) because she can now swallow food (soft diet) and drink medicines.

Praise the Lord!

She’s also glued to her adult coloring book. Making art daily is one activity she thoroughly enjoys.

Prayer Request

🙏🏽 Healing from Pneumonia and other infections.

🙏🏽 That her medical needs be accommodated here at home.

🙏🏽 That she will be able to resume chemotherapy.

🙏🏽 Grace, peace, joy everyday.

🙏🏽 For provision for all the needs.

🙏🏽 For God’s will to be done!

[market-insider]

Nasogastric Tube Market: A Comprehensive Study

The global nasogastric tube market size is expected to reach USD 754.5 billion by 2030. The major factors that fuel the market growth are the rising penetration of chronic conditions such as CVD, bleeding disorders, dysphagia, and others. A growing number of preterm births and an increasing geriatric population further boost the market growth.

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The geriatric population inhibits higher chances of comorbid conditions that lead them to develop malnutrition. In such situations, nasogastric tubes are highly useful. As per the data from the CDC, in 2021, preterm birth affected about one of every ten infants born in the U.S. The percentage of preterm cases increased from 10.1% in 2021 to 10.5% in 2022. Similarly, according to the WHO, people aged 60 and above increased from 900 million in 2015 to 2,000 million in 2050.

Furthermore, key players worldwide are focusing on various strategic initiatives such as launching advanced products, expansion, and mergers & acquisitions to expand their dominance in the market. For instance, in May 2021, QMD expanded its enteral feeding portfolio by launching a new Degania line of Bi-Port and Single-Port Feeding Tubes for nasogastric feeding.

Unlike other markets, COVID-19 didn’t negatively impact the industry as there was a significant rise in the number of hospitalizations, which further increased the demand for nasogastric tubes for critically ill patients. However, factors such as delayed development of technologically advanced products, and increasing cases of side effects like skin irritation, tube perforation, tube dislocation, retching, and gagging are projected to hamper the market growth over the forecast period.

[holbrookmcconnell64]

Avanos Medical faces Class I recalls for its feeding tube system implicated in 23 deaths in the last year.

After seven years of failure in Avanos Medical, Avanos Medical’s Enteral Feeding Tube Placing System was recalled. FDA has issued the most significant recall order. Cortrak*2 Enteral Access System features an electromagnetic stylet that includes an external receiver as well as an LCD monitor. The system can be used in conjunction to provide a live feed that shows the procedure of inserting a medical feed tube in the stomach of an individual. This procedure is carried out in the hope of increasing accuracy and reducing complications. Cortrak 2 eternal access system Avanos issued a recall earlier this month of all Cortrak*2 device used between January 20,21 and January 20,22. The recall affected nearly 630 devices. RELATED Tube feeders are promised greater security by a tiny widget that creates chaos The incident that caused the safety issue isn't a recall in any strict sense: Avanos isn't asking healthcare providers for the device to be returned back to the manufacturer. Avanos Medical It's merely to ensure that they're using it correctly. A feeding tube that isn't properly inserted could result in serious injury or even death. Avanos has reported the deaths of 23 people and 60 injuries cases in 2015 according to the FDA. This is all due to the FDA's Cortrak*2 system which directs the placement of feeding tubes. A variety of injuries have been reported which include respiratory failure (collapsed lung) lung infection, holes inside the esophagus and walls. According to FDA, Georgia-based company has reminded patients in its March 21 Field Correction Notice to "confirm the use of nasogastric tubes and Nasoenteric tubes as per institutional guidelines". Avanos is requesting that users add a safety warning to their operating manual and confirm they have been updated. Avanos Medical Avanos announced that it will shortly release a new labeling system for the device. It will include a direction to plot the location of the tube in line the guidelines of their facility before making use of the system to assist install the tube. Cortrak 2 eternal access system RELATED FDA proposes order forcing Philips to repair or replace or reimburse all ventilators recalled by the FDA This is the second FDA warning of the year for enteral feeding tubes. Avanos Medical feeding tube In February, the FDA issued an safety message to inform healthcare professionals and parents of the possibility of strangulation for children using feeding tubes. After two deaths in 2021, this notice was published. The tubing system wasn't being controlled by caregivers or staff placed around the necks and necks of children under two years of age. "While the FDA believes that strangulation from enteral feeding tube tubing in children is unlikely to cause death or serious injury Healthcare providers and caregivers should be aware of the possibility," the FDA stated in its notice. The FDA also stated that other similar cases might not have been reported to the FDA.

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Avanos Medical faces Class I recalls in connection to 23 deaths related to the feeding tube system.

Seven years after adversity for the Avanos Medical enteral feeding tube placement system The FDA has handed down its most serious designation for a recall of the device. Cortrak*2 Enteral Access System has an electromagnetic stylet as well as an external receiver. It also includes a display screen monitor. The system, when combined with the display monitor, allows live video of the medical feeding tube that is placed inside the stomach of a patient. Avanos started an earlier this year of the entire Cortrak*2 device that was used between January 2021 and Jan 2022. There were 630 devices originally distributed between April 2016 and the beginning of. RELATED Tube feeders are promised greater security via a tiny, tiny, tiny piece of software that can cause chaos The safety incident is not a recall in its literal sense: Avanos does not ask health professionals to return the devices to the manufacturer. Instead, it would like to ensure that they are making use of the devices in a safe manner. Avanos Medical A feeding tube that isn't correctly placed can result in severe injury or even death. Avanos has reported the deaths of 23 people and 60 injuries cases since 2015, according to FDA. https://www.fdanews.com/articles/203704-avanos-medical-to-pay-22-million-settlement-over-misbranded-surgical-gowns This was all due to the FDA's Cortrak*2 system, which guides how to insert feeding tubes. Avanos Medical A variety of injuries have been reported which include respiratory failure (collapsed lung) lung infection, holes within the esophagus's walls. Avanos Medical According to FDA, in its March 21 field correction notice, the Georgia-based firm advised users to "confirm the placement of nasogastric and nasaloenteric pipes according to the policies of the institution". Avanos is also asking them to add the safety notice to the operating manual of the system and confirm that they have received the update. Avanos stated that it will shortly issue a revised labeling for its product. This will include directions for locating the position of the tube in line to their facility's policies. RELATED FDA proposes order forcing Philips to repair, replace or refund all ventilators that have been recalled. This is the FDA’s second warning regarding feeding tubes for enteral nutrition. In February, the agency issued an safety announcement to inform healthcare professionals and parents of the possibility of strangulation for children using tubes for feeding. Avanos Medical feeding tube In the wake of two deaths reported in 2021, the notice was issued. A tubing system that wasn't being monitored by staff or caregivers was wrapped around necks and necks of children under two years of age. "While the FDA believes that serious injury or death due to strangulation caused by enteral feeding set tubing in children is uncommon, healthcare providers and their caregivers must be aware that such events could and do happen," the agency said in its notice warning that similar incidents may not have been reported to the FDA.

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Avanos Medical faces a Class I recall of its feeding tube system connected to 23 deaths in 2015.

Seven years after shaky results with the Avanos Medical Insertal tube feeding system for children The FDA has issued the most severe warning regarding the recall of this device. Cortrak*2 Enteral Access System consists of an electromagnetic stylet, an external receiver and a display screen. The system gives a live stream of medical tube feeding being placed in patients' stomachs or small bowels. Avanos Medical feeding tube This permits the improvement of tip placement precision and elimination of any complications. Avanos has announced a recall earlier this month of every Cortrak*2 device that was used between January 20,21 between January 20,22 and January 20,21. The recall involved more than 630 devices. Avanos Medical feeding tube The incident that caused the safety issue isn't a recall in the strictest sense: Avanos isn't asking healthcare providers to request that the device be returned to the maker. It's just to make sure that they're properly using them. A feeding tube improperly installed can cause injuries to vocal cords or the tracheas. Cortrak 2 eternal access system Avanos was notified of more than 60 injuries and 23 deaths in the year 2015 by the FDA. These events were all connected to the Cortrak*2 system, which guides the placement of the feeding tube. The most common injuries include respiratory failure, collapsed lung, lung infections, pleural effusions and holes in the walls and stomach, bowel, and lungs. According to FDA in the March 21 Field Correction Notice, the Georgia-based business reminded users to "confirm the placement of nasogastric (and nasal) tubes in accordance with institutional policy." Avanos requested that users add the safety announcement to the operating manual for the system and verify with Avanos that the change was approved. Avanos said it would soon release updated labels to the device. These will include the instructions for where to place the tube in line with their policies. This is the second warning the FDA has issued this year in relation to the use of enteral feeding tubes. Avanos Medical feeding tube https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/avanos-medical-pays-22-million-to-6295757/ The FDA published a safety alert in February that warned healthcare professionals and parents about the risk of strangulation for children who are fed through tubes. The announcement came in the wake of two deaths reported in 2021. Every time, a tubing system was wrapped around a baby under two years old while they were not being closely watched by caregivers or hospital staff. "While FDA believes strangulation of children with enteral feeding tubes is uncommon in children caregivers and healthcare professionals should be aware that these events could and do happen," the FDA said in the announcement. They also said that the FDA has not yet received reports on similar cases.

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Avanos Medical is facing a Class I recall due to problems with the feeding tube system that have led to the deaths of 23 patients since the year 2015.

The FDA has issued its most severe warning in relation to the recall of Avanos Medical's feed tube enteral positioning system. https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndtx/pr/avanos-medical-pay-22-million-resolve-criminal-charge-related-fraudulent-misbranding The Cortrak*2 Enteral Access System includes an electromagnetic stylet as well as an external receiver, and a monitor for display. When they are used together the system provides a live feed of the process of inserting the medical feeding tube in a patient's stomach or small bowel, with an intention of improving the accuracy of the tube's tip positioning and reducing complications. Avanos announced the recall earlier in the month of all Cortrak*2 devices in use between January 20,21 until January 20,22. The recall affected nearly 630 devices. RELATED Tube feeders are assured of greater safety by a tiny, tiny piece of software that can cause chaos The safety event doesn't constitute a recall in any strict sense. Avanos does not ask healthcare providers for the device to be returned back to the manufacturer. Avanos Medical feeding tube Avanos Medical feeding tube It's simply to make sure that they're using the device in a safe manner. Avanos Medical If a feeding tube is not properly inserted it could cause damage to the vocal cords, lungs or the trachea and cause grave injury or even death. Avanos has reported more than 60 injury cases in 2015, according to FDA. This was all due to FDA's Cortrak*2 system that guides the placement of feeding tubes. These injuries could be caused by respiratory failure, collapsed lungs lung infections, pleural effusion and holes in the walls of the lungs as well as the esophagus and bowel. In the March 21 field correction note, the Georgia-based business warned users to "confirm the placement of nasogastric as well as Nasoenteric tubes in accordance with institutional policies," per the FDA. Avanos has also asked them to attach the safety note to the operating manual of the device and verify that they have received the updated. Avanos said it will soon issue updated labeling for the device. Avanos Medical It will contain the directions to map out the location of the tube in line the guidelines of their facility before using the system to help to install the tube. RELATED FDA requires Philips to replace, fix or pay for all recalls of ventilators The FDA has issued a second warning about tube feeding into the gastrointestinal tract this year. In February, the FDA released a safety announcement warning parents and healthcare professionals about the risk of strangulation as a result of the usage of tubes for feeding by children. Following two reports of deaths in 2021, the notice was issued. A tubing system that wasn't being closely monitored by the staff or caregivers wrapped around the necks and necks of infants under two years of age. "While the FDA believes death or serious injuries caused by strangulation by food set tubing in children are rare, healthcare professionals and caregivers should know that these incidents can and will occur," the FDA noted in the announcement.

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FDA's Deadliest Recalls in 2022 Unplaced Feeding Tubes Inspiring (Avanos Medical)

According to FDA recalls The Avanos Medical Cortrak2 feeding tube is the highest-risk medical device. While 2022 isn't over, FDA already has 50 medical devices listed on its recall list. The recall has led to an unfortunate 36 deaths, and more than 224 injuries. Avanos Medical ranks first on the list of 2022 medical device malfunctions , with 23 reports of death caused by feeding tubes that were not properly placed. These are the most dangerous medical device safety errors, according to the FDA recall notice: Avanos Medical Recalls Cortrak*2 Enteral Access System to feed tubes The incorrect placement of nasogastric tube feeding caused sixty injuries and 23 deaths. This is the leading cause of death in recalled devices. Avanos Medical has recall the Cortrak*2 Enteral Access System after reports of deaths and injuries in patients who received Nasogastric and nasoenteric tubes that were incorrectly placed. Cortrak 2 eternal access system In cases where a nasogastric or nasoenteric tubing is placed incorrectly, patients could experience harm to their vocal cords, lungs or trachea. Any of that could lead to severe injuries or even death. Cortrak 2 eternal access system As a precautionary measure, Avanos Medical sent warning to doctors and suggested that the hospital or user "...confirm the placement of the NG/NI tubes according to institutional guidelines" Fox news reported. Avanos Medical's recall communication reported the injuries and deaths related to the misplacement of the feeding tubes for the enteral system when using the CORTRAK* 2 Enteral Access System since 2015. Baxter recalls SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pumps with Master Drug Library (Version 8) and Spectrum IQ Infusion Systems with Dose IQ Safety Software (Version 9) Baxter has received 51 calls regarding serious injuries as well as three reports of deaths in patients that could be connected to this issue over the last five years. The medical device maker Baxter recalls this device following numerous reports of a malfunctioning safety alarm. https://www.inventables.com/users/hedegaardmcallister9660 https://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/bye?https://www.rheingoldlaw.com/blog/2022/may/avanos-faces-fda-class-i-recall-after-23-deaths-/ The alarm on the pumps was failing to trigger in the event of upstream occlusion events. The announcement warned users that using the affected products could cause negative health effects, such as death. Medtronic recalls NIM CONTACT Reinforced EMG Endotracheal Tube The use of the device led to 3 injuries, and 2 deaths. Three injuries and two deaths resulted from the NIMCONTACT Reinforced EMG Endeotracheal Tube as well as the NIM Standard Reinforced EMG Endotracheal Tube that are used to check the head and laryngeal nerves. Even though Medtronic hasn't requested customers to return defective devices, the company released safety announcements in an effort to stop the silicone cuff from blocking the airway of a patient. Patients could suffer from an oxygen deficiency, brain injury, or even death if tube is not ventilated appropriately. Baxter Healthcare Corporation Recalls Volara System The use of this device led to 2 injuries, and 1 deaths. Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling its Volara system subsidiary, Hillrom. The adaptor in-line to ventilators could prevent patients at-home from getting enough oxygen. The most vulnerable patients are those who breath in mucus or respiratory failure (pneumonia) as well as brain injuries (hypoxia), and coughing. This is the list of human deaths in 2022 due to medical device malfunctions or misuse. Avanos Mediacal Cortrak 2 Avanos Medical Recalls Cortrak*2 Ental Access System Injuries: 60 Deaths: 23 Baxter recalls SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pumps With Master Drug Library (Version 8) & Spectrum IQ Infusion Systems With Dose IQ Safety Software(Version 9) occlusions Injuries: 51 Deaths: 3 Medtronic recalls NIM CONTACT Reinforced EMG Endotracheal Tube and the NIM Standard Reinforced EMG Endotracheal Tube Injuries: 3 Deaths: 2 Baxter Healthcare Corporation Recalls Volara System Injuries: 1 Deaths: 2 Smiths Medical Remands Certain Medfusion 3500 & 4000 Syringe Pumps Injuries: 7 Deaths: 1 Medtronic recalls the HeartWare HVAD System Batteries Injuries: 6 Deaths: 1 Philips Respironics Recalls All V60 and V60 Plus Ventilators Injuries: 4 Deaths: 1 Medtronic recalls HVAD Pump Implant Kit Injuries: 2 Deaths: 1 Medtronic recalls HeartWare HVAD System Batteries Injuries: 0 Deaths: 1 Covidien, LP Recalls Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator Injuries: 0 Deaths: 1 Medtronic Inc. Recall of HawkOne Directional Atherectomy Systems Injuries: 55 Deaths: 0 Arrow International, LLC (Subsidiary of Teleflex Inc.) Recalls the Arrow-Trerotola Percutaneous Thombolytic Device Injuries: 14 Deaths: 0 Atrium Medical Corporation Recalls iCast Stent Covered Injuries: 9 Deaths: 0 Vyaire Medical Recalls Bellavista1000e Series Ventilators Injuries: 7 Deaths: 0 LivaNova (TandemLife) Recalls LifeSPARC System Injuries: 2 Deaths: 0 Draeger, Inc recalls SafeStar 55 Breathing Systems Filters Injuries: 1 Deaths: 0 Abbott Medical Recalls Dragonfly OpStar Imaging Catheter Injuries: 1 Deaths: 0 SML Distribution LLC Recalls Skippack Medical Lab COVID-19 Direct Antigen Rapid Tests Injuries: 1 Deaths: 0

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The most deadly FDA Recalls 2022 - Missing Feeding Tubes Ahead (Avanos Medical)

According to FDA recalls The Avanos medical Cortrak2 feeding tube is the most deadly medical device. Even though 2022 isn't finished but the FDA has already put together a list of 50 recalled medical devices. These recalls have resulted in 36 deaths and the injury of 224. Avanos Medical feeding tube Avanos Medical ranks number one on the 2022 list of medical device malfunctions with 23 deaths reported from an improperly placed feeding tube. These are the 4 most dangerous medical device errors in accordance with the FDA recall notice: Avanos Medical Remands Cortrak*2 Enal Access System for Feeding Tubs Inadvertently taking out nasogastric tube feeding tubes led to 60 injuries and 23 deaths. This malfunctioning device is the most significant cause of death of all recalled medical devices by the FDA in 2022. Avanos Medical has recall the Cortrak*2 Enteral Access System after reports of injury and death in patients who received nasogastric or nasoenteric feeding tubes that were incorrectly placed. Patients are at risk of serious injury or even death if the nasogastric tube or nasoenteric tub is wrongly placed. As a precaution, Avanos Medical sent warning to doctors to suggest that the patient or the hospital "...confirm the placement of the NG/NI tubes in accordance with the institution's guidelines" Fox news reported. Avanos Medical's recall notification reported the injuries and deaths due to the misplacement the feeding tubes for the enteral system during the use of the CORTRAK* 2 Enteral Access System as of 2015. Baxter recalls SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pumps with Master Drug Library (Version 8) and Spectrum IQ Infusion Systems with Dose IQ Safety Software (Version 9) Baxter has received 51 reports about serious injuries and three reports regarding patient deaths that could be related to this problem over the last five years. Avanos Medical Following numerous complaints about safety alarm malfunctions and malfunctions in safety alarms, the medical device manufacturer Baxter has announced a recall of the device. Avanos Medical feeding tube In the event of an obstruction to the flow of the water, the alarm failed to start the pumps. The warnings were issued that these products could result in adverse health consequences and may even lead to death. Medtronic recalls NIM CONTACT Reinforced Endotracheal Tube with EMG This device has been linked to 2 deaths and 3 injuries. The NIMCONTACT Reinforced EMG Tube and the NIM Standard Reinforced EMG Tube both utilized to supply airway and to monitor the laryngeal nervous system during neck and head surgeries and head surgery - caused three injuries and two fatalities prior to Medtronic's recall. While Medtronic hasn't asked customers to return damaged devices, it has sent out safety notices to try to prevent the silicone cuff to block a patient's airway. If the tube fails to vent properly or block the airway, patients can be suffering from oxygen deprivation, brain damage, or death. Baxter Healthcare Corporation Recalls Volara System This device is associated with 2 accidents and one injury. deaths. Avanos Medical feeding tube Baxter Healthcare Corporation and its subsidiary company Hillrom are recalling the Volara System due to the fact that an in-line ventilation adaptor could hinder home-based patients in getting enough oxygen from their ventilators. The most vulnerable patients are people who breathe mucus, respiratory failure (pneumonia) and brain injury (hypoxia), and coughing. This is a list of the human life-saving costs in 2022 for the malfunction of medical devices or their misuse: Avanos Medical Recalls Cortrak*2 Ental Access System Injuries: 60 Deaths: 23 Baxter recalls SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pumps equipped with Master Drug Library (Version 8) and Spectrum IQ Infusion Systems with Dose IQ Safety Software (Version 9) occlusion events Injuries: 51 Deaths: 3 Medtronic Recalls NIMCONTACT Reinforced Endotracheal Tube with EMG Reinforcement , as well as the NIM Standard Reinforced Endotracheal Tube Injuries: 3 Deaths: 2 Baxter Healthcare Corporation Recalls Volara System Injuries: 1 Deaths: 2 Smiths Medical Remands Certain Medfusion 3500 and 4000 Syringe Pumps Injuries: 7 Deaths: 1 Medtronic recalls the HeartWare HVAD system batteries Injuries: 6 Deaths: 1 Philips Respironics Recalls All V60 and V60 Plus Ventilators Injuries: 4 Deaths: 1 Medtronic Recalls HVAD Pump Kit Injuries: 2 Deaths: 1 Medtronic recalls HeartWare HVAD System Batteries Injuries: 0 Deaths: 1 Covidien, LP Recalls Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator Injuries: 0 Deaths: 1 Medtronic Inc. Avanos Medical Medtronic Inc. Injuries: 55 Deaths: 0 Arrow International, LLC (Subsidiary of Teleflex Inc.) Recalls the Arrow-Trerotola Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device Injuries: 14 Deaths: 0 Atrium Medical Corporation Recalls ICast, a Stent that is covered by the iCa Injuries: 9 Deaths: 0 Vyaire Medical Recalls Bellavista1000e Series Ventilators Injuries: 7 Deaths: 0 LivaNova (TandemLife) Recalls LifeSPARC System Injuries: 2 Deaths: 0 Draeger, Inc recalls SafeStar 55 Breathing Systems Filters Injuries: 1 Deaths: 0 Abbott Medical Recalls Dragonfly OpStar Imaging Catheter Injuries: 1 Deaths: 0 SML Distribution LLC Recalls Skippack Medical Lab COVID-19 Direct Antigen Rapid Tests Injuries: 1 Deaths: 0

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FDA's Most Dangerous Recalls 2022 The Misplaced Feeding Tubes Leading (Avanos Medical)

According to FDA recalls, Avanos's Medical Cortrak2 is the most dangerous medical device. The year 2022 isn't to an end, yet the FDA's list of recalled medical devices is currently at 50. The effect of the recalls so far is unfortunate, with 36 deaths and 224 injuries. Avanos Medical ranks number one on the 2022 list of malfunctions in medical devices with 23 deaths attributed to unintentionally placed feeding tubes. They are the four most serious medical device malfunctions, according to the FDA recall notice. Cortrak 2 eternal access system Avanos Medical Recalls Cortrak*2 Enteral Access System to feed tubes Incorrect placement of nasogastric feed tubes caused 60 injuries and 23 fatalities. In 2022 , this device malfunction was the most significant reason for death among all affected medical equipment. https://www.dmagazine.com/healthcare-business/2021/07/medical-device-company-to-pay-22-million-for-mislabeling-gowns/ Avanos Medical has recall the Cortrak*2 Enteral Access System after reports of injury and death for patients who received nasogastric or nasoenteric feeding tubes that were improperly placed. In cases where a nasogastric or nasoenteric tube has been inserted incorrectly, patients could experience damage to the vocal cords, the lungs, or trachea. All of which could result in serious injury or even death. Avanos Medical notified that patients "...as well as hospitals should verify the positioning of the N/NI tubes according to the guidelines of the institution. Fox News covered the story. Avanos Medical reported in a recall notice that the deaths and injuries caused by the improper placement or improper use of an feed tubes to the stomach while employing the CORTRAK*2 Ental Access Systems. Baxter recalls SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Systems along with Master Drug Library (Version 8) & Spectrum IQ Infusion Systems (Version 9) Baxter has received 51 calls about serious injuries and three cases of patient deaths which could be linked to this concern over the last five years. Avanos Medical The medical device maker Baxter recalls this device after numerous reports of a safety alarm malfunction. Alarms on the pumps were not triggering in the case of occlusions in the upstream. A warning was issued that these products could cause adverse health effects and could even cause death. Medtronic Recalls the NIMCACT Reinforced EMG Endotracheal Tub The use of the device resulted in 3 injuries as well as 2 deaths. The NIM CONTACT Reinforced EMG Endotracheal Tube and the NIM Standard Reinforced EMG Endotracheal Tube These tubes are used to provide an airway to the patient and monitor the laryngeal nerves undergoing head and neck surgeries - were the source of three accidents and two deaths before Medtronic's recall. Although the company hasn't asked customers to return defective devices or replace them, they sent warnings about safety to make sure that the silicone cuff did not block a patient's airway. Patients can experience the deprivation of oxygen, brain injuries or even death if tube is not properly ventilated. Baxter Healthcare Corporation Recalls Volara System There have been one accident and 2 deaths that have been linked by the use of this device. Baxter Healthcare Corporation and its subsidiary company Hillrom are recalling the Volara System due to the fact that an in-line ventilation adapter could prevent patients who use home care from getting enough oxygen from their ventilators. The potential risks for affected patients include choking on mucus or other airway mucus, lung infection (pneumonia) that blocks oxygen from getting to the bloodstream (respiratory failure) as well as brain injury caused by lack of oxygenation to the brain (hypoxia) as well as death. This is the list of deaths of humans in 2022 due to malfunctioning medical devices or improper use. Avanos Medical Remcalls Cortrak*2 Entry Access System Injuries: 60 Deaths: 23 Baxter recalls SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pumps Equipped with Master Drug Library (Version 8) & Spectrum IQ Infusion Systems With Dose IQ Safety Software(Version 9) occlusions Injuries: 51 Deaths: 3 Medtronic recalls NIM CONTACT Reinforced Endotracheal Tube and the NIM Standard Reinforced EMG Endotracheal Tube Injuries: 3 Deaths: 2 Baxter Healthcare Corporation Recalls Volara System Injuries: 1 Deaths: 2 Smiths Medical Recalls Certain Medfusion 3500 and 4000 Syringe Infusion Pumps Injuries: 7 Deaths: 1 Medtronic recalls the HeartWare HVAD System Batteries Injuries: 6 Deaths: 1 Philips Respironics recalls all V60 and V60 Plus ventilators Injuries: 4 Deaths: 1 Medtronic Recalls HVAD Pump Implant Kit Injuries: 2 Deaths: 1 Medtronic Recalls the HVAD Systems HeartWare Batteries Injuries: 0 Deaths: 1 Covidien, LP Recalls Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator Injuries: 0 Deaths: 1 Medtronic Inc. Medtronic Inc. Injuries: 55 Deaths: 0 Arrow International, LLC (Subsidiary of Teleflex Inc.) Cortrak 2 eternal access system Recalls the Arrow-Trerotola percutaneous thrombolytic Device Injuries: 14 Deaths: 0 Atrium Medical Corporation recalls iCast that covered sten Injuries: 9 Deaths: 0 Vyaire Medical recalls bellavista1000 and 1000e Series Ventilators Injuries: 7 Deaths: 0 LivaNova (TandemLife) Recalls LifeSPARC System Injuries: 2 Deaths: 0 Draeger, Inc Recalls SafeStar55 Breathing System Filters Injuries: 1 Deaths: 0 Abbott Medical Recalls Dragonfly OpStar Imaging Catheter Injuries: 1 Deaths: 0 SML Distribution LLC Recalls Skippack Medical Lab COVID-19 Direct Antigen Rapid Tests Injuries: 1 Deaths: 0 https://avanos.com/investor-news/response-to-inquiries-about-the-avanos-cortrak-2-voluntary-field-correction/                                                                                      

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FDA's most dangerous recalls of 2022 - Incorrect Feeding Tubes Ahead (Avanos Medical)

Based on FDA recalls, the Avanos Medical Cortrak2 feeding tube is the most dangerous medical device. Although 2022 isn't yet over, FDA already has 50 medical devices listed on the recall list. These recalls have resulted in 36 deaths and 228 injuries. Avanos Medical ranks number one on the 2022 medical device malfunctions list with 23 deaths reported from misplaced feeding tube. Avanos Medical They are the deadliest medical device failures as per the FDA medical device recall Notice: Avanos Medical Recalls Cortrak*2 Ental Access System for Feeding Tubes The misplacement of nasogastric feeding tubes resulted in the deaths of 23 and injuries to 60. Avanos Medical The malfunction of this device is the main cause of death of all recalled medical devices by the FDA in 2022. Avanos Medical has recalled the Cortrak*2 Enteral Access System due to reports of injuries and patient deaths resulting from nasoenteric and nasogastric feeding tubes were placed incorrectly. Cortrak 2 eternal access system In instances where a nasal or nasoenteric tubes is inserted improperly, patients may suffer injury to the vocal cords, the lungs, or trachea, all of that could lead to severe injury or even death. To protect themselves, Avanos Medical sent notice to providers asking the user or the hospital "...confirm the location of the NG/NI tubes according to hospital protocols" Fox news reported. Avanos Medical's recall communication included the fatalities and injuries caused by the misplacement of the feed tubes to the stomach when using the CORTRAK* 2 Enteral Access System as of 2015. Baxter recalls SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pumps that have Master Drug Library (Version 8) and Spectrum IQ Infusion Systems with Dose IQ Safety Software (Version 9) Baxter received 51 reports of serious injury and three reports on patient deaths within the last five years. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/891200 Avanos Medical feeding tube Baxter, a maker of medical devices has announced a recall of the device after numerous reports of a failure in the safety alarm. If there was an obstruction upstream the alarm was unable to activate on the pumps. The warnings were issued that these products could cause adverse health effects , and possibly even death. Avanos Medical Cortrak 2 eternal access system Medtronic recalls NIM CONTACT Reinforced EMG Endotracheal Tube The device has been associated with 3 deaths and 2 injuries. Two deaths and three injuries were caused by the NIMCONTACT Reinforced EMG Endeotracheal Tube and NIM Standard Reinforced EMG Endotracheal Tube which are used to track the laryngeal and head nerves. Although Medtronic doesn't ask customers to return defective devices, the company sent out safety notices to help prevent the silicone cuff in the patient's airway. Patients are at risk of suffering from cerebral damage, oxygen deprivation or death if the tube doesn't ventilate properly or block the airway. Baxter Healthcare Corporation Recalls Volara System There was one accident and 2 deaths that have been linked with the use of this device. Baxter Healthcare Corporation, and Hillrom its subsidiary company, are recalling the Volara Systems. The reason for this is that the adaptor for in-line ventilators may not allow patients with home use to get enough oxygen. https://washingtonindependent.com/deadliest-fda-recalls-2022-misplaced-feeding-tubes-leading/ https://www.fdanews.com/articles/207866-avanos-medical-gets-class-i-designation-for-its-recalled-cortrak2-enteral-access-system The most vulnerable patients are people who breathe mucus and respiratory failure (pneumonia), brain injury (hypoxia), and breathing difficulties. This is the list of human deaths in 2022 because of the malfunction of medical devices or their misuse. Avanos Medical Recalls Cortrak*2 Ental Access System Injuries: 60 Deaths: 23 Baxter recalls SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pumps with Master Drug Library (Version 8) and Spectrum IQ Infusion Systems with Dose IQ Safety Software (Version 9) the occlusion event Injuries: 51 Deaths: 3 Medtronic Recalls NIM CONTACT Reinforced EMG Endotracheal Tube and the NIM Standard Reinforced EMG Endotracheal Tube Injuries: 3 Deaths: 2 Baxter Healthcare Corporation Recalls Volara System Injuries: 1 Deaths: 2 Smiths Medical Remands Certain Medfusion 3500 & 4000 Syringe Pumps Injuries: 7 Deaths: 1 Medtronic recalls the HeartWare HVAD System Batteries Injuries: 6 Deaths: 1 Philips Respironics Recalls All V60 Ventilators Injuries: 4 Deaths: 1 Medtronic Recalls HVAD Pump Kit Injuries: 2 Deaths: 1 Medtronic recalls the HeartWare HVAD Systems Batteries Injuries: 0 Deaths: 1 Covidien, LP Recalls Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator Injuries: 0 Deaths: 1 Medtronic Inc. Recalls HawkOne Directional Atherectomy System Injuries: 55 Deaths: 0 Arrow International, LLC Subsidiary of Teleflex Inc., Recalls the Arrow Trarotola Percutaneous Thorolytic Device Injuries: 14 Deaths: 0 Atrium Medical Corporation recalls iCast secured sten Injuries: 9 Deaths: 0 Vyaire Medical Recalls Bellavista1000e Series Ventilators Injuries: 7 Deaths: 0 LivaNova (TandemLife) Recalls LifeSPARC System Injuries: 2 Deaths: 0 Draeger, Inc Recalls SafeStar55 Breathing System Filters Injuries: 1 Deaths: 0 Abbott Medical Recalls Dragonfly OpStar Imaging Catheter Injuries: 1 Deaths: 0 SML Distribution LLC Recalls Skippack Medical Lab COVID-19 Direct Antigen Rapid Tests Injuries: 1 Deaths: 0

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Update #13: Home at last

Last Thursday, we finally went home after more than 3 weeks in the hospital. Mom has been saying she wants to go home countless of times. But she wasn’t very well. So I was very dismissive of the idea. Until a few days ago, Mom cried a lot begging to be home. We know we can’t dismiss it this time.

But we have to give her the full scenario of her situation, including weighing the pros and cons. I had to clearly explain that at home we won’t be able to quickly respond to emergencies because we don’t have facilities nor medical experts at our disposal. She took a hard pause and thought about it. And finally I asked her to mark her choice and she ticked “Siblings. Love. Food. Etc.” That’s it. We start planning our discharge thereafter.

Her tears speaks so much. You see when she found out she had Cancer, she has questions but I did not see her cry. Casually, we talk about death and she doesn’t cry either. But loneliness, isolation from the people whom she loves, and there goes the tears pouring. This speaks so much about who my mother is, what she stands for. She always chooses life! As if screaming “What will I do with the medical facilities and staff if that deters me from fully living?” Diagnosis, pain, even death does not scare her, it’s the aching pain of loneliness that does.

Mom went home and with her NGT (nasogastric tube) because she doesn’t eat very well yet. She also still has her Central Venous Cathether (it’s like IV line but on her right neck, she had it because her veins had gotten so thin, it’s hard for the nurses/med techs to access). And also she her urinary catheter. We had to manage and transition so many things. Currently we have caregiver who comes 7AM-7PM who helps us out, my uncle nurse who lives at home and our family doctor visits to check on my mom. They help us manage the situation so Mom could get medical attention while at home. We also chart her vital signs to show it to the doctors (Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure, O2 Saturation, Heart Rate, Temperature and Water intake and output).

It’s hard but Mom’s joy makes it worth it. Upon arriving, she looked at me in the eye and said “Salamat ha!” I felt it deep into my core.

While waiting for our trip back home, she was also excited as ever. Check out her dancey dance!

But how is Mom really?

At the moment, we will still need to wait for the repeat laboratories to check on everything. As you know, when the patient’s discharged it’s also more difficult to access these things. But she’s already done with antibiotics for her UTI. Currently, the blockage in one of her arteries, is manageable as the doctors said. However, she’s really bed-bound now and has lost her mobility. She’s very determined to get it back, though, and looks forward to her Physical Therapy sessions.

But just basing on things not quantifiable by science, I could say my Mom is so much better because she’s VERY happy to be home. Her eyes sparkle more often, she smiles so much more and she even laughs every now and then! She’s eats more and she looks forward to her cold smoothies which I make for her daily. She has prescription milk which I infuse with fruits and ice, gives it to her twice a day. So far, she has been raving about her Durian Smoothie which she rated 10/10. She’s had it twice in the span of 3 days and we allow her since her blood sugar and blood pressure is on a healthy level.

We claim this is God’s miracle at work and we thank you for all those who have been praying for us! We know that our friends and family coming from different parts of the world have been praying non-stop. Our local community (The Light of the World) has also been praying together via Zoom three times a day! And you have been so generous in helping our practically and financially as well, it has helped us a lot in paying of our dues to the hospital! Thank you, thank you, thank you so much.

A quick snap of Mom, myself and Nono Nard (Fr Maynard, my Mom’s older brother and best friend)