CORFLO* 42-9432Recalls & reported problems
Avanos Medical, Inc. · CORFLO* Nasogastric/Nasointestinal Feeding Tube with Stylet with ENFit® Connector · Class 2
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 7
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00350770471686), received between Nov 7, 2024 and Aug 3, 2026 — classified as 7 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break2
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Crack1
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
- Fracture1
- Malposition of Device1
- Physical Resistance/Sticking1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
- Insufficient Information2
- Perforation of Esophagus2
Recent adverse event reports
The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 3, 2026Fracture; Physical Resistance/Sticking
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50113854 ↗MalfunctionJun 25, 2026Crack
AVANOS MEDICAL INC. RECEIVED A SINGLE REPORT THAT REFERENCED TWO DIFFERENT INCIDENTS, WHICH WERE ASSOCIATED WITH SEPARATE UNITS, INVOLVING THE SAME PATIENT. THIS IS THE FIRST OF TWO REPORTS. REFER TO 9611594-2026-002134 FOR THE SECOND REPORT. THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT AFTER REMOVAL OF THE GUIDEWIRE, AIR COULD NOT BE AUSCULTATED AND EXCESSIVE AIR COULD BE ASPIRATED FROM THE FEEDING TUBE. UPON REMOVAL, A CRACK APPROXIMATELY 2 MM IN LENGTH WAS OBSERVED NEAR THE Y-CONNECTOR. A SECOND FEEDING TUBE FROM THE SAME LOT WAS OPENED AND USED; HOWEVER, THE SAME ISSUE WAS OBSERVED. THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT NO CRACKS WERE VISIBLE AT THE TIME OF PACKAGE OPENING. BOTH DEVICES WERE REPLACED. NO PATIENT INJURY WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 25619638 ↗MalfunctionApr 20, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT DURING INSERTION OF A CORFLO NASOGASTRIC FEEDING TUBE, A PERFORATION OCCURRED NEAR THE JUNCTION OF THE STOMACH AND ESOPHAGUS. THE EVENT WAS REPORTED TO HAVE OCCURRED DURING USE, APPROXIMATELY 15¿30 DAYS POST-PLACEMENT. THE USER FACILITY REQUESTED INFORMATION REGARDING SIMILAR EVENTS AND POTENTIAL PREVENTIVE MEASURES. NO ADDITIONAL PATIENT DETAILS WERE PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Perforation of Esophagus
MAUDE report 24932365 ↗MalfunctionApr 14, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THE "CONNECTOR CAME OFF OF THE NASOGASTRIC TUBE. "NURSE DETECTED IT." THERE WAS NO REPORTED INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24876454 ↗MalfunctionMar 16, 2026Break
DURING USE OF CORFLO NASOGASTRIC FEEDING TUBE, THE CONNECTOR BETWEEN THE TUBE AND BOLUS PLUG SEPARATED/CONNECTOR CAME OFF AFTER APPROXIMATELY 15¿30 DAYS OF INITIAL USE; NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 24613753 ↗MalfunctionMar 2, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED, ¿CONNECTOR CAME OFF DURING FEEDING NUTRIENTS. NO PATIENT INJURY.¿
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24489565 ↗MalfunctionNov 7, 2024Malposition of Device; Malposition of Device
IT WAS REPORTED, WHEN CHECKING THE STOMACH WITH A GASTROSCOPE FOR GASTROSTOMY, THERE WAS A PROTRUDING PART IN FRONT OF THE CARDIA, AND THE CORFLO TUBE HAD PENETRATED THE MUCOUS MEMBRANE. NO BLEEDING. IT WAS FOUND THAT MUCOUS MEMBRANE WAS PERFORATED. THERE WAS A RAISED AREA JUST BEFORE CARDIA, NASOGASTRIC TUBE PERFORATED THERE. THIS INCIDENT WAS DETECTED WHEN X-RAY INSPECTION WAS HELD FOR STOMACH BECAUSE GASTROSTOMY OPERATION WILL BE PERFORMED TO THE PATIENT. SINCE NO BLEEDING WAS OBSERVED, IT WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE.
Patient problems: Perforation of Esophagus
MAUDE report 20629188 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 13, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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