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Avanos: medical device reports filed with FDA
170 reports name it, 2020–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Avanos Medical. Product code KNT.
- 170
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 26 a year
- 38
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 46 in the 12 months before
- 91.2%
- classified as malfunction
- 47% across the product code
- 1.2%
- classified as death, as reported
- 2 reports · not verified by FDA
FDA's MAUDE database holds 170 reports that name the brand "Avanos" (tubes gastrointestinal and accessories), received between January 2020 and August 2026; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Avanos Medical. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.
38 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, down 17% from 46 in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (91.2%), injury (7.1%) and death (1.2%); across all tubes, gastrointestinal (and accessories) reports (product code KNT) death is recorded in 2.4% and malfunction in 47%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are break (9.4%), material twisted/bent (8.2%) and insufficient device problem information (6.5%). The patient problems coded most often are foreign body in patient, pneumoperitoneum and appropriate clinical signs, symptoms and conditions term/code not available. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Reports by month, five years
Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.
By year received
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
Grey bar: all 26,205 reports carrying product code KNT. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.
Device problems coded
| Device problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share | Share across product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakthe device broke | 16 | 9.4% | 7.5% |
| Material twisted/bent | 14 | 8.2% | 0.8% |
| Insufficient device problem information | 11 | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Leak/splashthe device leaked | 10 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Gas/air leak | 9 | 5.3% | 0% |
| Material rupture | 9 | 5.3% | 2% |
| Detachment of device or device componentpart of the device came off | 5 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Device dislodged or dislocated | 5 | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| Defective devicethe device was defective | 4 | 2.4% | 0.3% |
| Entrapment of device | 4 | 2.4% | 0.3% |
| Fluid/blood leak | 4 | 2.4% | 4.5% |
| Material integrity problema problem with the device material | 3 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Therapeutic or diagnostic output failure | 3 | 1.8% | 0.1% |
| Burst container or vessel | 2 | 1.2% | 1% |
| Component missing | 2 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Connection problema connection problem | 2 | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Defective component | 2 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Device markings/labelling problema problem with the device markings or label | 2 | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Device slipped | 2 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Difficult to flush | 2 | 1.2% | 0.1% |
FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.
Patient problems coded
| Patient problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign body in patientpart of a device left in the patient | 10 | 5.9% |
| Pneumoperitoneum | 7 | 4.1% |
| Appropriate clinical signs, symptoms and conditions term/code not available | 4 | 2.4% |
| Low blood pressure/ hypotension | 4 | 2.4% |
| Discomfortdiscomfort | 3 | 1.8% |
| Low oxygen saturation | 3 | 1.8% |
| Skin discoloration | 3 | 1.8% |
| Abdominal painstomach or belly pain | 2 | 1.2% |
| Feeding problem | 2 | 1.2% |
| Increased respiratory rate | 2 | 1.2% |
| Laceration(s) of esophagus | 2 | 1.2% |
| Unintended extubation | 2 | 1.2% |
| Abdominal distention | 1 | 0.6% |
| Abscessa collection of pus | 1 | 0.6% |
| Aneurysm | 1 | 0.6% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Avanos | Product code KNT | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 170 | 26,205 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 0.6% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 12 | 24 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 7.1% | 49% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 91.2% | 47% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 20% | 91% | 94.9% |
Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Other brands with product code KNT
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duodopa Duopa | 5,925 | 484 | 2% |
| Abbvie Peg | 1,633 | 0 | 1.7% |
| Bard DigniShield Stool Management System | 750 | 94 | 0.7% |
| Kangaroo | 4,328 | 117 | 0.2% |
| EndoVive Safety PEG Kit | 650 | 23 | 0.8% |
| EndoVive Standard PEG Kit | 534 | 15 | 2.1% |
| Corflo Cubby Low Profile Gastrostomy Device | 440 | 0 | 0% |
| Tube Gastrointestinal And Access | 448 | 0 | 1.1% |
| Endovive Jejunal Feeding Tube | 422 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Endovive Initial Placement Peg Kit Direct Pej Kit And Peg Safety Kit | 333 | 0 | 0.9% |
| Endovive Securi-T | 264 | 0 | 0.4% |
| Abbvie J | 263 | 0 | 6.8% |
| Endovive Two-Port Ttp Jejunal Feeding Tube Cap | 262 | 0 | 1.5% |
| CORTRAK 2 Enteral Access System | 190 | 37 | 14.7% |
| Flexi-Seal Fms | 195 | 0 | 1.5% |
Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."
Questions about Avanos reports
How many FDA reports name Avanos?
170 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 38 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (91.2%), injury (7.1%) and death (1.2%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
break (9.4%), material twisted/bent (8.2%), insufficient device problem information (6.5%), leak/splash (5.9%) and gas/air leak (5.3%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.
Who files these reports?
manufacturer reports (20%) and voluntary reports (0.6%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.
Do these reports show that Avanos was at fault?
No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."
How do I report a problem with a medical device?
Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.
Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.
Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.