AVANOS 40-4432Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00350770460192), received between Mar 31, 2026 and May 8, 2026 — classified as 6 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Flushing Problem” (3 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMay 8, 2026Material Twisted/Bent

  AVANOS MEDICAL RECEIVED A SINGLE REPORT THAT REFERENCED THREE DIFFERENT INCIDENCES, WHICH WERE ASSOCIATED WITH SEPARATE UNITS, INVOLVING THREE DIFFERENT EVENTS. THIS IS THE SECOND OF THREE REPORTS. REFER TO 9611594-2026-00286 FOR THE FIRST EVENT. REFER TO 9611594-2026-00288 FOR THE THIRD EVENT. IT WAS REPORTED THE NASOGASTRIC TUBE KINKED DURING USE, BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER STYLET REMOVAL, PREVENTING FEEDING AND REQUIRING REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT. THERE WAS NO REPORTED INJURY AND MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25124481 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 8, 2026Material Twisted/Bent

  AVANOS MEDICAL RECEIVED A SINGLE REPORT THAT REFERENCED THREE DIFFERENT INCIDENCES, WHICH WERE ASSOCIATED WITH SEPARATE UNITS, INVOLVING THREE DIFFERENT EVENTS. THIS IS THE THIRD OF THREE REPORTS. REFER TO 9611594-2026-00286 FOR THE FIRST EVENT. REFER TO 9611594-2026-00287 FOR THE THIRD EVENT. IT WAS REPORTED THE NASOGASTRIC TUBE KINKED DURING USE, BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER STYLET REMOVAL, PREVENTING FEEDING AND REQUIRING REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT. THERE WAS NO REPORTED INJURY AND MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25124480 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 8, 2026Material Twisted/Bent

  AVANOS MEDICAL RECEIVED A SINGLE REPORT THAT REFERENCED THREE DIFFERENT INCIDENCES, WHICH WERE ASSOCIATED WITH SEPARATE UNITS, INVOLVING THREE DIFFERENT EVENTS. THIS IS THE FIRST OF THREE REPORTS. REFER TO 9611594-2026-00287 FOR THE SECOND EVENT. REFER TO 9611594-2026-00288 FOR THE THIRD EVENT. IT WAS REPORTED THE NASOGASTRIC TUBE KINKED DURING USE, BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER STYLET REMOVAL, PREVENTING FEEDING AND REQUIRING REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT. THERE WAS NO REPORTED INJURY AND MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25124473 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 31, 2026Flushing Problem

  AVANOS MEDICAL INC. RECEIVED A SINGLE REPORT THAT REFERENCED MULTIPLE INCIDENTS, WHICH WERE ASSOCIATED WITH SEPARATE UNITS, INVOLVING DIFFERENT PATIENTS. THIS IS THE FIRST OF THREE REPORTS. REFER TO 9611594-2026-00162 FOR THE SECOND REPORT . REFER TO 9611594-2026-00163 FOR THE THIRD REPORT . THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THEY WERE ¿UNABLE TO FLUSH THE CORFLO TUBE AFTER IT WAS INSERTED IN THE PATIENT AND THE STYLET WAS REMOVED.¿ A REPLACEMENT CORPAK TUBE WAS INSERTED, AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO FLUSH, THE TUBE REMAINED UNABLE TO FLUSH. PER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED ON 13-MAR-2026, THE PATIENT REQUIRED INSERTION OF A SECOND FEEDING TUBE, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK FOR TRAUMA FROM INSERTION, DISTRESS, AND PAIN.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24743477 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 31, 2026Flushing Problem

  AVANOS MEDICAL INC. RECEIVED A SINGLE REPORT THAT REFERENCED MULTIPLE INCIDENTS, WHICH WERE ASSOCIATED WITH SEPARATE UNITS, INVOLVING DIFFERENT PATIENTS. THIS IS THE SECOND OF THREE REPORTS. REFER TO 9611594-2026-00161 FOR THE FIRST REPORT REFER TO 9611594-2026-00163 FOR THE THIRD REPORT. THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THEY WERE ¿UNABLE TO FLUSH THE CORFLO TUBE AFTER IT WAS INSERTED IN THE PATIENT AND THE STYLET WAS REMOVED.¿ A REPLACEMENT CORPAK TUBE WAS INSERTED, AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO FLUSH, THE TUBE REMAINED UNABLE TO FLUSH. PER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED ON 13-MAR-2026, THE PATIENT REQUIRED INSERTION OF A SECOND FEEDING TUBE, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK FOR TRAUMA FROM INSERTION, DISTRESS, AND PAIN.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24743475 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 31, 2026Flushing Problem

  AVANOS MEDICAL INC. RECEIVED A SINGLE REPORT THAT REFERENCED MULTIPLE INCIDENTS, WHICH WERE ASSOCIATED WITH SEPARATE UNITS, INVOLVING DIFFERENT PATIENTS. THIS IS THE THIRD OF THREE REPORTS. REFER TO 9611594-2026-00161 FOR THE FIRST REPORT. REFER TO 9611594-2026-00162 FOR THE SECOND REPORT . THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THEY WERE ¿UNABLE TO FLUSH THE CORFLO TUBE AFTER IT WAS INSERTED IN THE PATIENT AND THE STYLET WAS REMOVED.¿ A REPLACEMENT CORPAK TUBE WAS INSERTED, AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO FLUSH, THE TUBE REMAINED UNABLE TO FLUSH. PER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED ON 13-MAR-2026, THE PATIENT REQUIRED INSERTION OF A SECOND FEEDING TUBE, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK FOR TRAUMA FROM INSERTION, DISTRESS, AND PAIN.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24743471 ↗