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Carefusion 211 Inc dba Carefusion recalls CareFusion AVEA ventilator, all models. Product Usage: A continuous ventilator (respirator), intended to mechanicall
Recalled June 3, 2015 · FDA recall Z-1609-2015 · Carefusion 211 Inc
Hazard
A pressure transducer failure can develop, activating a false Extended High Ppeak or Circuit Occlusion Alarm. The Safety Valve will open to ambient air and the unit will stop ventilating, allowing spontaneous breathing patients to breathe. The malfunction may delay initiation or cease ventilation. Nonbreathing patients will need manual ventilation or to be connected to another ventilator. · FDA Class I
Units
15,905 units total (5,670 units in US)
Sold at
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Description
A pressure transducer failure can develop, activating a false Extended High Ppeak or Circuit Occlusion Alarm. The Safety Valve will open to ambient air and the unit will stop ventilating, allowing spontaneous breathing patients to breathe. The malfunction may delay initiation or cease ventilation. Nonbreathing patients will need manual ventilation or to be connected to another ventilator.
Product
CareFusion AVEA ventilator, all models. Product Usage: A continuous ventilator (respirator), intended to mechanically control or assist patient breathing by delivering a predetermined percentage of oxygen in the breathing gas.
Manufacturer(s)
Carefusion 211 Inc dba Carefusion
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →