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Respironics California Inc recalls Esprit V1000 Ventilator and Esprit/V200 Conversion Ventilator The Esprit V1000 and Esprit/V200 Conversion Ventilators
Recalled December 3, 2014 · FDA recall Z-0485-2015 · Respironics California
Hazard
If the power supply fan mounting screws are installed incorrectly, the ends of the screws may touch the power supply printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and short to ground. This may prevent the ventilator to switch to battery power if AC power is disrupted. · FDA Class II
Units
3,943 units total (3,071 units in US)
Sold at
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Korea, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela, Vietnam, and Yemen.
Description
If the power supply fan mounting screws are installed incorrectly, the ends of the screws may touch the power supply printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and short to ground. This may prevent the ventilator to switch to battery power if AC power is disrupted.
Product
Esprit V1000 Ventilator and Esprit/V200 Conversion Ventilator The Esprit V1000 and Esprit/V200 Conversion Ventilators are microprocessor-controlled, electrically powered mechanical ventilators. Intended for use by medical personnel to provide continuous or intermittent ventilator support for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients.
Manufacturer(s)
Respironics California Inc
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →