Severity
Critical
FDA Devices recall · Reported January 29, 2025
Due to internal venturi component getting transiently stuck in the forward position within the breathing circuit and may cause a reduction of amplitude and volume of ventilation.
Percussionaire Corporation recalled VDR4 Phasitron Breathing Circuit Models that contain the venturi component: -A50094 D 5P… - a critical-severity action.
VDR4 Phasitron Breathing Circuit Models that contain the venturi component: -A50094 D 5P… was recalled by Percussionaire Corporation in January 29, 2025. Reason: Due to internal venturi component getting transiently stuck in the forward position within the breathing circ…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0960-2025 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Percussionaire Corporation issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-Due to internal venturi component getting transiently stuck in the forward position within the breathing circ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0960-2025 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0960-2025) was formally reported on January 29, 2025, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 23, 2024. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Ongoing. Percussionaire Corporation is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Sandpoint, ID. Federal records list the affected scope as 4,727 packs/cases.
The documented reason for this recall is: Due to internal venturi component getting transiently stuck in the forward position within the breathing circuit and may cause a reduction of amplitude and volume of ventilation. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, FL, IL, MS, MO, NE, NJ, NY, NC, RI, TX, UT, and WV. The countries of Belgium, Canada, France, Hong Kong, Netherlands, Russia, Switzerland and Turkey.. 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
4,727 packs/cases
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
VDR4 Phasitron Breathing Circuit Models that contain the venturi component: -A50094 D 5PK, Phasitron Kit, VDR, Single Patient, 5pk -A51001, VDR4 Control Unit Tester -PRT 991, VDR W/SWIVEL T SINGLE PATIENT PHASITRON -PRT 992, VDR4 HUMIDIFICATION ADAPTER KIT, CASE OF 10 -PRT 993, VDR4 Humidification Kit with Cross Tee, Case of 10 The Phasitron breathing circuit kit is intended to be used for continuous ventilation intended for controlled ventilation of patients
Due to internal venturi component getting transiently stuck in the forward position within the breathing circuit and may cause a reduction of amplitude and volume of ventilation.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-0960-2025 |
| Date reported | January 29, 2025 |
| Date initiated | December 23, 2024 |
| Recalling firm | Percussionaire Corporation |
| Firm location | Sandpoint, ID |
| Affected scope | 4,727 packs/cases |
| Distribution | Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, FL, IL, MS, MO, NE, NJ, NY, NC, RI, TX, UT, and WV. The countries of Belgium, Canada, France, Hong Kong, Netherlands, Russia, Switzerland and Turkey. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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