Events

Recall of Device Recall Ventlab Manual Resuscitators

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Ventlab LLC.

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
    68242
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 1
  • Event Number
    Z-1948-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-05-16
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-07-03
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-11-17
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=127204
  • 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, emergency, manual (resuscitator) - Product Code BTM
  • Reason
    The pop-off valve in the defective devices remain open and a squeeze of the bag may not generate enough force to force the duck bill valve open and therefore no air will be delivered to the victim.
  • Action
    The firm, Ventlab, issued a press dated May 14, 2014, stating Ventlab, LLC has initiated a voluntary medical device removal of a limited number of Ventlab" Resuscitator Bags. The bag series and lot numbers were included in a table as well as manufacture dates. In addition, Ventlab, LLC sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE PRODUCT REMOVAL IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED" letter dated May 19, 2014 to its distributors and customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to review and examine their inventory for affected product; stop using them and immediately contact Ventlab, LLC for further instructions on the return of these products; and if product was further distributed, identify their customers/consignees and notify them of this product removal. The customers were also instructed to complete and return the attached Return Response Form via fax at 1-800-400-8820, Attn: Quality Department, or email to: PFA@ventlab.com as soon as possible and inform all affected personnel of this removal. Ventlab will send new corrected replacement resuscitation bags to customers once you return the affected product. If you have any questions regarding this action, please call Ventlab at 1-800-237-5481 between the hours of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (EST) Monday through Friday, or 1-844-635-5326 or via e-mail at PFA@ventlab.com.

Device

Device Recall Ventlab Manual Resuscitators
  • Model / Serial
    Manual Resuscitator Bag Series: AF1000, AF2000, AF5000, BT4000, VN2000, VN5000, VT1000; Lot #s105147 -107609. AF1000, AF2000, AF3000, AF4000, AF5000, BT2000, BT3000, BT4000, PRO-1900, SC7000, SC8120, SS3200, VN2000, VN3000, VN4000, VN5000; Lot #s 106245 -107291. VN2102; Lot #200349. AF1000, AF2000, AF3000, AF4000, AF5000, BT2000, BT3000, BT4000, BT5000, BVM700, CPRM2000, CPRM3000, PRO-1000, PRO-2000, SC7000, SC8020, VN2000, VN3000, VN4000; Lot #s 107029 -107634. VN2002; Lot # 200492. SC8000, SC9000; Lot #s 101441 -107461. CPRM1000; Lot #s 99523 -107315.
  • Product Classification
    Anesthesiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    US Nationwide Distribution in the states of OH, NY, TX, TN, FL, CT, and VA,
  • Product Description
    Manual Resuscitator Bag Series: AF1000, AF2000, AF3000, AF4000, AF5000, BT2000, BT3000, BT4000, BT5000, BVM700, CPRM1000, CPRM2000, CPRM3000, PRO-1900, PRO-1000, PRO-2000, SC7000, SC8000, SC8020, SC8120, SC9000, SS3200, VN2000, VN3000, VN4000, VN5000, VT1000 , VN2102, VN2002. Emergency manual resuscitator for the Pediatric Population.
  • Manufacturer
    Ventlab LLC

Manufacturer

Ventlab LLC
  • Manufacturer Address
    Ventlab LLC, 2710 Northridge Dr Nw, Suite A, Grand Rapids MI 49544-9112
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Ventlab Llc
  • Source
    USFDA