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Z-1192-2007

Newport HT50 Ventilator (all Models)

Newport Medical Instruments, Inc. / initiated 2007-07-31 / Terminated

Newport Medical Instruments Inc began a recall of Newport HT50 Ventilator (all Models) on . The reason FDA records is "Battery Life: With use over time, the internal battery begins losing its ability to hold a charge resulting in shortened ventilator operation time. Specifically, Newport has received a number of reports concerning the...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1192-2007
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Newport Medical Instruments, Inc.
Product
Newport HT50 Ventilator (all Models)
Product code
CBK Ventilator, Continuous, Facility Use
Reason for recall
Battery Life: With use over time, the internal battery begins losing its ability to hold a charge resulting in shortened ventilator operation time. Specifically, Newport has received a number of reports concerning the internal battery not lasting as long as expected followed by ventilator shut down with less advance warning than when the battery was new.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
An Important Medical Device Correction Letter was issued on September 14, 2007 as a short term fix. The firm has submitted a long term correction as a supplement to its 510 K which is pending review by FDA.
Quantity in commerce
8,160
Distribution
Worldwide including USA, Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cote D' Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, England, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Caldonia, New Zealand, Oman, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Venuzuela, Yemen, and Zambia
Product codes and lots
All models, all serial numbers