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FDA Devices recall · Reported June 18, 2025

Newport HT70 Ventilator, REF: HT70M-JP-NA, HT70M-CN-NA, HT70M-ES-EU, HT70M-PT-BR, HT70M-SY-EU, HT70M-WW-EU, HT70M-WW-NA, HT70-SY-EU. Newport HT70Plus Ventilator, REF: HT70PM-ES-EU, HT70PM-ES-NA, HT70PM-JP-NA, HT70PM-PT-BR, HT70PM-SY-AS, DLHT70PM-WW-NA, HT70PM-SY-NA, HT70PM-SY-UK, HT70PM-WW-EU, HT70PM-WW-UK, HT70PM-SY-EU, HT70PM-WWNA. HT70-2 CONTROL BOARD ROHS X1, REF: GR105796. HT70P CONTROL BOARD ROHS X1, REF: GR105795. HT70 Conversion Kit, REF: GRFSKHT70M-2.

Ventilator Printed Circuit Board Assembly may have two separate capacitors that may fail, which may result in the ventilator either shutting down during use, thus necessitating us…

Recall #
Z-1915-2025
Affected scope
4842
Initiated
May 21, 2025
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Covidien recalled Newport HT70 Ventilator, REF: HT70M-JP-NA, HT70M-CN-NA, HT70M-ES-EU, HT70M-PT-BR, HT70M-S… - a critical-severity action.

Newport HT70 Ventilator, REF: HT70M-JP-NA, HT70M-CN-NA, HT70M-ES-EU, HT70M-PT-BR, HT70M-S… was recalled by Covidien in June 18, 2025. Reason: Ventilator Printed Circuit Board Assembly may have two separate capacitors that may fail, which may result in…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1915-2025 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Covidien issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-Ventilator Printed Circuit Board Assembly may have two separate capacitors that may fail, which may result in….

Critical
severity level
5K units
affected scope
Class I
classification
June 18, 2025
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1915-2025 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1915-2025) was formally reported on June 18, 2025, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 21, 2025. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Ongoing. Covidien is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Carlsbad, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 4842.

The documented reason for this recall is: Ventilator Printed Circuit Board Assembly may have two separate capacitors that may fail, which may result in the ventilator either shutting down during use, thus necessitating use of an alternate form of ventilation, o… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of MA, CT, KS, OH, PR, NH, GA, WI, MS, VA, CO, TX, MN, AL, IA, NY, UT, NM, KY, RI, SD, PA, IA, CA, MO, HI, MI, IL, MT, NJ, TN, SC, FL, IN, AZ, ID, LA, WA,…. 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.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

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

4842

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Newport HT70 Ventilator, REF: HT70M-JP-NA, HT70M-CN-NA, HT70M-ES-EU, HT70M-PT-BR, HT70M-SY-EU, HT70M-WW-EU, HT70M-WW-NA, HT70-SY-EU. Newport HT70Plus Ventilator, REF: HT70PM-ES-EU, HT70PM-ES-NA, HT70PM-JP-NA, HT70PM-PT-BR, HT70PM-SY-AS, DLHT70PM-WW-NA, HT70PM-SY-NA, HT70PM-SY-UK, HT70PM-WW-EU, HT70PM-WW-UK, HT70PM-SY-EU, HT70PM-WWNA. HT70-2 CONTROL BOARD ROHS X1, REF: GR105796. HT70P CONTROL BOARD ROHS X1, REF: GR105795. HT70 Conversion Kit, REF: GRFSKHT70M-2.

Reason for recall

Ventilator Printed Circuit Board Assembly may have two separate capacitors that may fail, which may result in the ventilator either shutting down during use, thus necessitating use of an alternate form of ventilation, or the shutdown alert alarm fails to alarm effectively during shut down, which may result in respiratory failure, hypoventilation, low oxygen saturation, hypoxia, treatment delay.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Ongoing
Recall number Z-1915-2025
Date reported June 18, 2025
Date initiated May 21, 2025
Recalling firm Covidien
Firm location Carlsbad, CA
Affected scope 4842
Distribution Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of MA, CT, KS, OH, PR, NH, GA, WI, MS, VA, CO, TX, MN, AL, IA, NY, UT, NM, KY, RI, SD, PA, IA, CA, MO, HI, MI, IL, MT, NJ, TN, SC, FL, IN, AZ, ID, LA, WA, NC, MD, WY, NE, NV,…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

4842 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (Z-1915-2025) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status with FDA Devices before acting, recall details can be updated.
  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Newport HT70 Ventilator, REF: HT70M-JP-NA, HT70M-CN-NA, HT70M-ES-EU, HT70M-PT-BR, HT70M-SY-EU, HT70M-WW-EU, HT70M-WW-NA, HT70-SY-EU. Newport HT70Plus Ventilator, REF: HT70PM-ES-EU, HT70PM-ES-NA, HT70PM-JP-NA, HT70PM-PT-BR, HT70PM-SY-AS, DLHT70PM-WW-NA, HT70PM-SY-NA, HT70PM-SY-UK, HT70PM-WW-EU, HT70PM-WW-UK, HT70PM-SY-EU, HT70PM-WWNA. HT70-2 CONTROL BOARD ROHS X1, REF: GR105796. HT70P CONTROL BOARD ROHS X1, REF: GR105795. HT70 Conversion Kit, REF: GRFSKHT70M-2.. Recalled by Covidien. Units affected: 4842.
Why was this product recalled?
Ventilator Printed Circuit Board Assembly may have two separate capacitors that may fail, which may result in the ventilator either shutting down during use, thus necessitating use of an alternate form of ventilation, or the shutdown alert alarm fails to alarm effectively during shut down, which may result in respiratory failure, hypoventilation, low oxygen saturation, hypoxia, treatment delay.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 18, 2025. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1915-2025.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of MA, CT, KS, OH, PR, NH, GA, WI, MS, VA, CO, TX, MN, AL, IA, NY, UT, NM, KY, RI, SD, PA, IA, CA, MO, HI, MI, IL, MT, NJ, TN, SC, FL, IN, AZ, ID, LA, WA, NC, MD, WY, NE, NV, ND, ME, AK, DE, OK, OR and the countries of Japan, Canada, Singapore, Lithuania, Kazakhstan, Slovenia, Colombia, China, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Greece, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Romania, Netherlands, Lebanon, Oman, Jordan, Malawi, India, Croatia, Portugal, Turkey, Brazil, Pakistan, Trinidad and Tobago, Slovakia, Chile, Egypt, Switzerland, South Africa, Thailand, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Peru, Uruguay, Hungary, Argentina, Iran, Islamic Republic Of, Costa Rica, Vietnam, Australia, Guatemala, Mexico, Guyana, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Bosnia and Herzegovina, South Korea, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Indonesia, Burkina Faso, Italy, Panama, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Namibia, Swaziland, Spain, Philippines, Bhutan, Mauritius, Poland, France, Cambodia, Czechia, Israel, Norway, Russian Federation, United Kingdom, Canary Islands, Kenya, Czech Republic, Croatia , Estonia, Maldova, Palestine..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1915-2025) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported June 18, 2025. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.