Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1609-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Carefusion 211 Inc dba Carefusion |
| Report date | Jun 3, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Apr 3, 2015 |
| Quantity | 15,905 units total (5,670 units in US) |
| Location | Yorba Linda, CA, United States |
Official product description
CareFusion AVEA ventilator, all models. Product Usage: A continuous ventilator (respirator), intended to mechanically control or assist patient breathing by delivering a predetermined percentage of oxygen in the breathing gas.
Why the product was recalled
A pressure transducer failure can develop, activating a false Extended High Ppeak or Circuit Occlusion Alarm. The Safety Valve will open to ambient air and the unit will stop ventilating, allowing spontaneous breathing patients to breathe. The malfunction may delay initiation or cease ventilation. Nonbreathing patients will need manual ventilation or to be connected to another ventilator.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution. US Nationwide including Guam and Puerto Rico, Canada, Albania, American Samoa, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bosnia Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, China (Peoples Rep), Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvadore, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea (Rep), Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libyan Jamahiriya, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, South Africa, South America, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, and Yemen.
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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