Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported March 7, 2018
A software anomaly in the 731 software version 05/20/00, was identified, which can lead to a user inadvertently changing device settings.
Zoll Medical Corporation recalled 731 Series Ventilators running software version 05.20.00 The devices in the ZOLL vent… - a moderate-severity action.
731 Series Ventilators running software version 05.20.00 The devices in the ZOLL vent… was recalled by Zoll Medical Corporation in March 7, 2018. Reason: A software anomaly in the 731 software version 05/20/00, was identified, which can lead to a user inadvertent…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0812-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Zoll Medical Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-A software anomaly in the 731 software version 05/20/00, was identified, which can lead to a user inadvertent….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0812-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0812-2018) was formally reported on March 7, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 30, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Zoll Medical Corporation is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Chelmsford, MA. Federal records list the affected scope as 46.
The documented reason for this recall is: A software anomaly in the 731 software version 05/20/00, was identified, which can lead to a user inadvertently changing device settings. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Outside US. 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 moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
46
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
731 Series Ventilators running software version 05.20.00 The devices in the ZOLL ventilator are indicated for use in the management of infant through adult patients weighing ;:: 5 kg with acute or chronic respiratory failure or during resuscitation by providing continuous positive-pressure ventilation. They are appropriate for use in hospitals, outside the hospital, during transport and in severe environments where they may be exposed to rain, dust, rough handling, and extremes in temperature and humidity. With an appropriate third-party filter in place, they may be operated in environments where chemical and/or biological toxins are present. When marked with an MRI conditional label, they are suitable for use in an MRI environment with appropriate precautions. The ventilators are intended for use by skilled care providers with knowledge of mechanical ventilation, emergency medical services (EMS) personnel with a basic knowledge of mechanical ventilation, and by first responders under the direction of skilled medical care providers. The EMV+¿ and Eagle II (with and without MRI label) have a full range of ventilation modes (AC, SIMV with or without PS, CPAP with or without PS with PPC or NPPV-PPV). The AEV¿ provides specific modes consistent with pre-hospital care provider s operating procedures (AC, CPAP with PS and NPPV-PPV). The ZOLL ventilators are a small, extremely durable, full-featured portable mechanical ventilator designed to operate in hospitals or severe and under-resourced environments. It can be used in prehospital (ALS, ATLS, ACLS), field hospitals, and hospital settings. Easy¿ to-use, durable,
A software anomaly in the 731 software version 05/20/00, was identified, which can lead to a user inadvertently changing device settings.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0812-2018 |
| Date reported | March 7, 2018 |
| Date initiated | June 30, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Zoll Medical Corporation |
| Firm location | Chelmsford, MA |
| Affected scope | 46 |
| Distribution | Outside US |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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