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FDA Devices recall · Reported October 29, 2014

Esprit V1000 and V200 Ventilators, Model No. V1000 and V200; and the 3rd Generation Power Supply Repair Part (RP)Kits Microprocessor-controlled, electrically powered mechanical ventilators intended for use by qualified medical personnel to provide continuous or intermittent ventilator support for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients as prescribed by a physician.

A failure of a specific component may prevent the ventilators from operating on AC power or transitioning back to AC power when operating on battery. Additionally, if a battery i…

Recall #
Z-0008-2015
Affected scope
2,206 units total (665 units in US)
Initiated
September 17, 2014
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Respironics California Inc recalled Esprit V1000 and V200 Ventilators, Model No. V1000 and V200; and the 3rd Generation Power… - a critical-severity action.

Esprit V1000 and V200 Ventilators, Model No. V1000 and V200; and the 3rd Generation Power… was recalled by Respironics California Inc in October 29, 2014. Reason: A failure of a specific component may prevent the ventilators from operating on AC power or transitioning bac…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0008-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Respironics California Inc issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-A failure of a specific component may prevent the ventilators from operating on AC power or transitioning bac….

Critical
severity level
2K units
affected scope
Class I
classification
October 29, 2014
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0008-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Medical Devices recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Severity1906864652High severity (most serious)Moderate severityLow severity
Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified high severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Esprit V1000 and V200 Ventilators, Model No. V1000 and V200; and the 3rd Generation Power Supply Repair Part (RP)Kits Microprocessor-controlled, electrically powered mechanical ventilators intended for use by qualified medical personnel to provide continuous or intermittent ventilator support for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients as prescribed by a physician.

Reason for recall

A failure of a specific component may prevent the ventilators from operating on AC power or transitioning back to AC power when operating on battery. Additionally, if a battery is not present or is depleted the ventilators will not operate. This failure will cause the loss of ventilator support, which may result in hypercarbia or hypoxemia.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-0008-2015
Date reported October 29, 2014
Date initiated September 17, 2014
Recalling firm Respironics California Inc
Firm location Carlsbad, CA
Affected scope 2,206 units total (665 units in US)
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - USA, Argentina, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Libyan Arab Yamahiriya, Malaysia, Mali, Mexico, Myanmar (Burma). Nepal, Nigeria. Pakistan, Peru, Philipp…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

2,206 units total (665 units in US) units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (Z-0008-2015) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status with FDA Devices before acting, recall details can be updated.
  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Esprit V1000 and V200 Ventilators, Model No. V1000 and V200; and the 3rd Generation Power Supply Repair Part (RP)Kits Microprocessor-controlled, electrically powered mechanical ventilators intended for use by qualified medical personnel to provide continuous or intermittent ventilator support for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients as prescribed by a physician.. Recalled by Respironics California Inc. Units affected: 2,206 units total (665 units in US).
Why was this product recalled?
A failure of a specific component may prevent the ventilators from operating on AC power or transitioning back to AC power when operating on battery. Additionally, if a battery is not present or is depleted the ventilators will not operate. This failure will cause the loss of ventilator support, which may result in hypercarbia or hypoxemia.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 29, 2014. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-0008-2015.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - USA, Argentina, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Libyan Arab Yamahiriya, Malaysia, Mali, Mexico, Myanmar (Burma). Nepal, Nigeria. Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, United Republic of Tanzania, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe, Republic of Korea, and Netherlands..
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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