Events

Recall of Device Recall Newport HT50 Ventilator

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Newport Medical Instruments Inc.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    58612
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2295-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2009-01-13
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-05-26
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2011-06-01
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=99708
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Ventilator, continuous facility use - Product Code CBK
  • Reason
    The recall was initiated because newport medical instruments confirmed that the newport ht50 ventilators that were shipped in december 2008 were without the label on the top of the ventilator that reminds users to keep ht50 ventilators plugged into an external power supply whenever possible to preserve the longterm capacity of the battery.
  • Action
    Newport Medical Instruments, Inc. sent an FIELD CORRECTION letter dated January 13, 2009, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem and the action to be taken by the customer. The Newport HT50 ventilators that were shipped in December 2008, were without the label on the top of the ventilator that reminds users to keep HT50 ventilators plugged into an external power supply whenever possible to preserve the longterm capacity of the battery. The customer were also requested to complete the attached customer REWORK INSTRUCTIONS form and fax it to (714) 427-0489. If you have any further questions, please call (714) 427-5811 x 344

Device

Device Recall Newport HT50 Ventilator
  • Model / Serial
    Device Listing Number: D0004206 Serial Numbers: N08HT501212491 through N08HT501212523
  • Product Classification
    Anesthesiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution-- USA including states of OH, VA, WA, WI and country of Turkey.
  • Product Description
    Newport HT50¿ Ventilator. Model #HT50 H1-B || The device is intended to provide continuous or intermittent mechanical ventilator support for the care of individuals who require mechanical ventilation. Specifically, the NEWPORT HT50 is applicable for adult and pediatric (i.e. infant, child and adolescent) patients, greater than or equal to 10 kg (22 Ibs), who require the following general types of ventilatory support.
  • Manufacturer
    Newport Medical Instruments Inc

Manufacturer

Newport Medical Instruments Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Newport Medical Instruments Inc, 1620 Sunflower Ave, Costa Mesa CA 92626-1513
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Medtronic plc
  • Manufacturer comment
    “If our surveillance systems identify a potential performance issue, our personnel promptly evaluate the problem, including, when appropriate, conducting root cause investigations and internal testing to assess whether the product continues to meet specifications and defined performance criteria,” Medtronic told ICIJ in a statement. “In some cases, based on this evaluation, Medtronic may determine that a recall is necessary.” The company said that it communicates with healthcare providers and/or patients and provide recommendations to address such issues. Medtronic noted that these communications can include letters, emails, calls, press releases, physician notifications and social media postings, as well as informing the FDA and other regulators of the actions.
  • Source
    USFDA