Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported June 30, 2021
Due to a component failure, ventilators may unexpectedly shut down or have a loss of blower function while in patient use. The shutdown potentially prevents the ventilator from p…
Ventec Life Systems, Inc. recalled Ventec Life Systems VOCSN Multi-Function Ventilator Model/Version/Catalog Number: V+O… - a moderate-severity action.
Ventec Life Systems VOCSN Multi-Function Ventilator Model/Version/Catalog Number: V+O… was recalled by Ventec Life Systems, Inc. in June 30, 2021. Reason: Due to a component failure, ventilators may unexpectedly shut down or have a loss of blower function while in…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1902-2021 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Ventec Life Systems, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Due to a component failure, ventilators may unexpectedly shut down or have a loss of blower function while in….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1902-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1902-2021) was formally reported on June 30, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 10, 2021. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Ventec Life Systems, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Bothell, WA. Federal records list the affected scope as 1,934 devices (415 device that have not been updated).
The documented reason for this recall is: Due to a component failure, ventilators may unexpectedly shut down or have a loss of blower function while in patient use. The shutdown potentially prevents the ventilator from providing ventilation therapy. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distribution US nationwide, Hong Kong, and Japan. 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
1,934 devices (415 device that have not been updated)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Ventec Life Systems VOCSN Multi-Function Ventilator Model/Version/Catalog Number: V+O+C+S+N+Pro/English/PRT-00490-001; V+O+C+S+N+Pro/Japan/PRT-00490-100; V+C+Pro/English/PRT-00900-001; V+C+Pro/Japan/PRT-00900-100; V+C/English/PRT-01098-000; V+O+C+S+N/English/PRT-01100-000; V+O+C+S+N/English/PRT-01100-001;
Due to a component failure, ventilators may unexpectedly shut down or have a loss of blower function while in patient use. The shutdown potentially prevents the ventilator from providing ventilation therapy.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-1902-2021 |
| Date reported | June 30, 2021 |
| Date initiated | May 10, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Ventec Life Systems, Inc. |
| Firm location | Bothell, WA |
| Affected scope | 1,934 devices (415 device that have not been updated) |
| Distribution | Distribution US nationwide, Hong Kong, and Japan |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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