Z-2250-2012 Class I Terminated

Recalled by Newport Medical Instruments Inc — Costa Mesa, CA

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
September 12, 2012
Initiation Date
August 3, 2012
Termination Date
April 14, 2014
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
72

Product Description

Newport HT70 and HT70 Plus Ventilators, Model Number: HT70 and HT70 Plus. Product Usage: The HT70 ventilator system is intended to provide continuous or intermittent positive pressure mechanical ventilatory support for the care of individuals who require mechanical ventilation through invasive or non-invasive interfaces. Specifically, the HT70 family of ventilators is applicable for infant, pediatric and adult patients greater than or equal to 5 kg (11 lbs.). The HT70 is a restricted medical device intended for use by qualified, trained personnel under the direction of a physician. The HT70 is suitable for use in hospital, sub-acute, emergency room, and home care environments, as well as for transport and emergency response applications.

Reason for Recall

May emit a continuous high priority alarm and the ventilator may stop ventilating, due to a component failure on the control board.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: Brazil, Chile, Egypt, France, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Norway, Philippines and South Africa.

Code Information

Model Number: HT70 and HT70 Plus. Serial numbers: N12HT700514226 to N12HT700514231, N12HT700514233 to N12HT700514236, N12HT700514238 to N12HT700614280, N12HT700614282 to N12HT700614299, N12HT700614301 to N12HT700614309, N12HT720410266 to N12HT720410268, N12HT720410271, N12HT720410273, N12HT720410282, N12HT720410283, N12HT720410286, N12HT720410288, N12HT720410289, N12HT720410290, N12HT720410294 to N12HT720510300, N12HT720510302, N12HT720510322 to N12HT720510330, N12HT720510332 to N12HT720510344,