Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0008-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Respironics California Inc. |
| Report date | Oct 29, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | Sep 17, 2014 |
| Quantity | 2,206 units total (665 units in US) |
| Location | Carlsbad, CA, United States |
Official product description
Esprit V1000 and V200 Ventilators, Model No. V1000 and V200; and the 3rd Generation Power Supply Repair Part (RP)Kits Microprocessor-controlled, electrically powered mechanical ventilators intended for use by qualified medical personnel to provide continuous or intermittent ventilator support for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients as prescribed by a physician.
Why the product was recalled
A failure of a specific component may prevent the ventilators from operating on AC power or transitioning back to AC power when operating on battery. Additionally, if a battery is not present or is depleted the ventilators will not operate. This failure will cause the loss of ventilator support, which may result in hypercarbia or hypoxemia.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - USA, Argentina, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Libyan Arab Yamahiriya, Malaysia, Mali, Mexico, Myanmar (Burma). Nepal, Nigeria. Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, United Republic of Tanzania, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe, Republic of Korea, and Netherlands.
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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