Ventec Life Systems Recalls

Hazard: Respiratory system intended to provide continuous/intermittent ventilator support, may have a damaged back-up battery supporting backup alarm function, which may result in the backup alarm not activating during loss of primary power and absence/depletion of backup power sources, which may result in delayed caregiver awareness of a hazardous condition.

Hazard: Respiratory system intended to provide continuous/intermittent ventilator support, may not have been evaluated under all intended high-pressure conditions during production testing, so an oxygen leak condition could occur that may lead to reduced below intended levels of fraction of inspired oxygen delivery prior to and during ventilation and this oxygen-enriched environment may increase fire risk

Hazard: Multi-Function Ventilators were serviced using incorrect parts which have the potential to cause unexpected shutdown, or when using an active circuit could result in inaccurate tidal volume monitor, not triggering on patient efforts, less inspiratory volume, less inspiratory pressure, and less PEEP delivered.

Hazard: The bonded spiral wrap may detach before or during ventilation due to a manufacturing issue. Detachment of the spiral wrap can compromise structural integrity, functionality and/ or performance resulting in occlusions or leaks of the breathing circuit which may cause serious injury or death. The risk of injury or death is increased for ventilator dependent patients.

Hazard: Due to a component failure, ventilators may unexpectedly shut down or have a loss of blower function while in patient use. The shutdown potentially prevents the ventilator from providing ventilation therapy.