Date Recall Initiated |
June 3, 2002 |
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Product: |
Pulmonetic Systems LTV Series Ventilator, Models LTV 1000,
LTV 950, LTV 900 and LTV 800 |
Use: |
To provide continuous or intermittent breathing support for patients who require mechanical ventilation. Used for adult and pediatric patients weighing at least 22 pounds. Ventilator may be used in hospitals, nursing homes, home and transport settings. |
Recalling Firm: |
Pulmonetic Systems, Inc. 17400 Medina Road, Suite 100 Minneapolis, MN 55447 |
Reason for Recall: |
Device may malfunction due to a capacitor in the device which
may shift Recall: over time preventing the audible alarm from sounding if the ventilator stops operating. |
Public Contact: |
Mr. Darryl Shelby Regulatory Affairs Specialist Phone: 763-398-8300 |
FDA District: |
Los Angeles District |
FDA Comment: |
FDA considers there to be high risk of adverse health consequences from continued use of this device until the correction is made. |
For additional information on this product recall, see the FDA Enforcement Report located at: http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/enforce/2002/ENF00752.html Scroll down to “Recalls and Field Corrections: Device – Class 1 |
Updated September 3, 2002
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