Severity
Critical
FDA Devices recall · Reported November 7, 2012
Possible volume leakage through the inlet valve during compressions of the resuscitator bag.
Ventlab Corporation recalled Safe Spot Infant Resuscitator, SS3200 Series, Single Patient Use, Manufactured by: Ventla… - a critical-severity action.
Safe Spot Infant Resuscitator, SS3200 Series, Single Patient Use, Manufactured by: Ventla… was recalled by Ventlab Corporation in November 7, 2012. Reason: Possible volume leakage through the inlet valve during compressions of the resuscitator bag.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0170-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Ventlab Corporation issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-Possible volume leakage through the inlet valve during compressions of the resuscitator bag..
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0170-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0170-2013) was formally reported on November 7, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 11, 2012. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Ventlab Corporation is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Mocksville, NC. Federal records list the affected scope as 14,602 total for all units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Possible volume leakage through the inlet valve during compressions of the resuscitator bag. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide Distribution including IL, OH, NY and TN.. Distribution scope 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, 3 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified high severity.
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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
14,602 total for all units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Safe Spot Infant Resuscitator, SS3200 Series, Single Patient Use, Manufactured by: Ventlab Corporation, 155 Boyce Drive, Mockville, NC 27028. The Disposable Resuscitators with optional built-in pressure monitor is intended to provide respiratory support in the presence of reversible apnea, commonly associated with cardiopulmonary arrest.
Possible volume leakage through the inlet valve during compressions of the resuscitator bag.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0170-2013 |
| Date reported | November 7, 2012 |
| Date initiated | July 11, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Ventlab Corporation |
| Firm location | Mocksville, NC |
| Affected scope | 14,602 total for all units |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution including IL, OH, NY and TN. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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