FDA Devices recall · Reported October 1, 2014
CareFusion EnVe and ReVel Ventilators. The EnVe/ ReVel Ventilator is designed for use on patients who require respiratory support or mechanical ventilation and weigh a minimum of 5 kg (11 lbs.). It is suitable for service in hospital, transport and homecare as a source of continuous or intermittent positive pressure ventilator support, delivered invasively or non-invasively. These ventilators are restricted medical devices intended for operation by a trained personnel under the direction of a
CareFusion has identified a potential for damage to the power connector on the EnVe and ReVel ventilators due to misconnection by the operator. The input port on the ventilators …
CareFusion 203, Inc. recalled CareFusion EnVe and ReVel Ventilators. The EnVe/ ReVel Ventilator is designed for use … - a critical-severity action.
CareFusion EnVe and ReVel Ventilators. The EnVe/ ReVel Ventilator is designed for use … was recalled by CareFusion 203, Inc. in October 1, 2014. Reason: CareFusion has identified a potential for damage to the power connector on the EnVe and ReVel ventilators due…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2593-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
CareFusion 203, Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-CareFusion has identified a potential for damage to the power connector on the EnVe and ReVel ventilators due….
- Critical
- severity level
- 2K units
- affected scope
- Class I
- classification
- October 1, 2014
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2593-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified high severity.
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Product description
CareFusion EnVe and ReVel Ventilators. The EnVe/ ReVel Ventilator is designed for use on patients who require respiratory support or mechanical ventilation and weigh a minimum of 5 kg (11 lbs.). It is suitable for service in hospital, transport and homecare as a source of continuous or intermittent positive pressure ventilator support, delivered invasively or non-invasively. These ventilators are restricted medical devices intended for operation by a trained personnel under the direction of a physician and in accordance with all applicable state laws and regulations.
Reason for recall
CareFusion has identified a potential for damage to the power connector on the EnVe and ReVel ventilators due to misconnection by the operator. The input port on the ventilators must have the adapters correctly aligned to function properly. Incorrect alignment may cause the pins in the connector to bend, causing the PTV AC power adapter and/or PTV Auto Lighter Power Cord to be shortened, and pre
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2593-2014 |
| Date reported | October 1, 2014 |
| Date initiated | August 8, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | CareFusion 203, Inc. |
| Firm location | Minneapolis, MN |
| Affected scope | 1729 |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution including AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MS,M0, NE, NV,NH,NH, NY NMC, OH, OR,PA, RID, SC, TN, TX, UT VT, VA, WA, and WI. |
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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- This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next
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