February 19, 2019 Steven E. Voskuil Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Avanos Medical, Inc. 5405 Windward Parkway Suite 100 South Alpharetta GA 30004 Re: Avanos Medical, Inc. Form 10-K For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2017 Filed February 27, 2018 File No. 001-36440 Dear Mr. Voskuil: We have completed our review of your filings. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Electronics and Machinery