Severity
Low
FDA Devices recall · Reported May 16, 2018
A performance issue with the chest depth needle valve (CDNV) may arise where turning the knob will not deliver any compression depth to the piston during the first 5 revolutions o…
Michigan Instruments, Inc. recalled Thumper Cardiopulmonary Resuscitator, Model 1007CCV, Catalog No. 15370 Product Usage: T… - a low-severity action.
Thumper Cardiopulmonary Resuscitator, Model 1007CCV, Catalog No. 15370 Product Usage: T… was recalled by Michigan Instruments, Inc. in May 16, 2018. Reason: A performance issue with the chest depth needle valve (CDNV) may arise where turning the knob will not delive…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1632-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Michigan Instruments, Inc. issued this low-severity FDA Devices recall-A performance issue with the chest depth needle valve (CDNV) may arise where turning the knob will not delive….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1632-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1632-2018) was formally reported on May 16, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 13, 2018. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Michigan Instruments, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Grand Rapids, MI. Federal records list the affected scope as 38 devices.
The documented reason for this recall is: A performance issue with the chest depth needle valve (CDNV) may arise where turning the knob will not deliver any compression depth to the piston during the first 5 revolutions of the knob.The last ¿ to ¿ revolution of… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distributed to China.. 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, 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,861 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,001 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,020 are high severity, 64,468 moderate, and 4,513 low. A further 16,157 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified low severity.
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Severity
Low
Affected scope
38 devices
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Thumper Cardiopulmonary Resuscitator, Model 1007CCV, Catalog No. 15370 Product Usage: The device is used to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CRP) on adult patients and only adult patients in cases of clinical death as defined by a lack of spontaneous breathing and pulse.
A performance issue with the chest depth needle valve (CDNV) may arise where turning the knob will not deliver any compression depth to the piston during the first 5 revolutions of the knob.The last ¿ to ¿ revolution of the knob could deliver a full 8cm of compression.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Low (Class III) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1632-2018 |
| Date reported | May 16, 2018 |
| Date initiated | February 13, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Michigan Instruments, Inc. |
| Firm location | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Affected scope | 38 devices |
| Distribution | Distributed to China. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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