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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Vivo 45LS Ventilator- intended to provide continuous or intermittent ventilatory support for the care of individuals who require mechanical ventilation Model Number: 230000 ¿ If the recalled product is a software, include version number: firmware versions 5.0.5 or earlier

Reported: July 20, 2022 Initiated: June 2, 2022 #Z-1382-2022

Product Description

Vivo 45LS Ventilator- intended to provide continuous or intermittent ventilatory support for the care of individuals who require mechanical ventilation Model Number: 230000 ¿ If the recalled product is a software, include version number: firmware versions 5.0.5 or earlier

Reason for Recall

A forced shutdown of one of the processors did not generate a watch dog alarm, would develop into a failure AND the instructions to monitor a ventilator dependent patient are NOT followed, the health consequences could potentially be Permanent impairment or life threatening if medical intervention is not obtained

Details

Recalling Firm
Breas Medical, Inc.
Units Affected
1,113 units
Distribution
Nationwide
Location
North Billerica, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Vivo 45LS Ventilator- intended to provide continuous or intermittent ventilatory support for the care of individuals who require mechanical ventilation Model Number: 230000 ¿ If the recalled product is a software, include version number: firmware versions 5.0.5 or earlier. Recalled by Breas Medical, Inc.. Units affected: 1,113 units.
Why was this product recalled?
A forced shutdown of one of the processors did not generate a watch dog alarm, would develop into a failure AND the instructions to monitor a ventilator dependent patient are NOT followed, the health consequences could potentially be Permanent impairment or life threatening if medical intervention is not obtained
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 20, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1382-2022.