Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0230-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Event Medical LTD |
| Report date | Nov 25, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Quantity | 6441 units total (251 units in US) |
| Location | Lake Forest, CA, United States |
Official product description
Inspiration Ventilator System, i Series and LS 12.1 LCD. The Inspiration 7i / 5i Ventilator System is to be used by healthcare professionals in hospitals or healthcare facilities and intra-hospital transport.
Why the product was recalled
A component on the systems power board can fail in a manner which can cause the ventilator to shut down without alarming.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide) and Internationally to: Algeria Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Bolivia Canada Chile China Colombia Czech Rep Ecuador Egypt England Estonia Finland Germany Ghana Gibraltar Greece Guatemala Holland Hong Kong Hungary India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Japan Jordan Kenya Korea Kuwait Laos Latin America Lebanon Libya Lithuania Malaysia Mexico Morocco Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Norway Pakistan Palestine Panama Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Russia Saudi Arabia Serbia Singapore South Africa Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Switzerland Syria Taiwan Thailand Turkey UAE Ukraine USA Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zimbabwe
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.
What to do next
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