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Z-0184-06

Lap Top Ventilator (LTV) Series continuous ventilator, model LTV-1000. The LTV1000 ventilator is intended to...

Pulmonetic Systems, Inc. / initiated 2005-11-09 / Terminated

Pulmonetic Systems, Inc. began a recall of Lap Top Ventilator (LTV) Series continuous ventilator, model LTV-1000. The LTV1000 ventilator is intended to provide continuous or intermittent ventilatory... on . The reason FDA records is "Pulmonetic Systems has identified the potential of a printed circuit board malfunction, which can result in a ventilator malfunctio (e.g. Vent INOP, HW Fault, Xducer Fault) and possibly resulting in failure of the...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0184-06
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Pulmonetic Systems, Inc.
Product
Lap Top Ventilator (LTV) Series continuous ventilator, model LTV-1000. The LTV1000 ventilator is intended to provide continuous or intermittent ventilatory support for the care of individuals who require mechanical ventilation. The LTV-1000 is a prescription medical device suitable for use in institutional, home and transport settings.
Product code
CBK Ventilator, Continuous, Facility Use
Reason for recall
Pulmonetic Systems has identified the potential of a printed circuit board malfunction, which can result in a ventilator malfunctio (e.g. Vent INOP, HW Fault, Xducer Fault) and possibly resulting in failure of the ventilator to breathe for the patient. This malfunction may occur without an accompanying audible alarm.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated 11/09/05 is being sent via certified mail to affected customers. The letter informs customers of the issue. A Pulmonetic Systems representative will contact the customer within 72 hours to schedule a printed circuit board replacement. Customers are advised that in the interim all ventilator-dependent patients should be constantly monitored by qualified personnel to ensure that if a malfunction occurs, alternate ventilation can be provided.
Quantity in commerce
151
Distribution
Within the US to AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MI, MO, NE, NJ, NY, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA and WI. OUS to include: Belgium, Brazil, Canada, India, Italy, Korea and United Kingdom
Product codes and lots
A01916, A01961, A02196, A02656, A02985, A03667, A03696, A03741, A03774, A03809, A04262, A05454, A06194, A06585-A06598, A06600-A06613, A06615, A06616, A06618-A06620, A06622-A06624, A06626-A06630, A06633, A06635-A06637, A06639-A06654, A06656-A06659, A06661-A06670, A06672-A06684, A06686-A06696, A06698-A06700, A06702-A06707, A06709, A06710, A06712-A06716, A06734, A06746-A06748, A06750, A06755-A06758, A06760-A06763, A06765-A06766, A06769, A06771, A06779-A06780, A06783-A06785 and A07226.