Events

Recall of 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
    62856
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 1
  • Event Number
    Z-2250-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-08-03
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-04-14
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-04-14
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=111914
  • 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
    May emit a continuous high priority alarm and the ventilator may stop ventilating, due to a component failure on the control board.
  • Action
    Newport Medical sent an Urgent Field Correction Notice letter dated August 3, 2012 to all affected customers, via DHL and FedEx courier services. The letter identified the affected product, reason for recall and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to immediately stop using the affected ventilator and retrieve the replacement kit provided free of charge. In addition, the letter states that if the product was further distributed, to contact their customers and notify them of the recall. Customers were asked to complete and return the enclosed Replacement form as replacements are completed. For questions contact Newport Medical Technical Support Department at 800-451-3111, extension 282, for U.S. customers; 714-427-5811, extension 500, for international customers.".

Device

Ventilator
  • Model / Serial
    Model Number: HT70 and HT70 Plus.  Serial numbers: N12HT700514226 to N12HT700514231, N12HT700514233 to N12HT700514236, N12HT700514238 to N12HT700614280, N12HT700614282 to N12HT700614299, N12HT700614301 to N12HT700614309, N12HT720410266 to N12HT720410268, N12HT720410271, N12HT720410273, N12HT720410282, N12HT720410283, N12HT720410286, N12HT720410288, N12HT720410289, N12HT720410290, N12HT720410294 to N12HT720510300, N12HT720510302, N12HT720510322 to N12HT720510330, N12HT720510332 to N12HT720510344.
  • Product Classification
    Anesthesiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: Brazil, Chile, Egypt, France, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Norway, Philippines and South Africa.
  • Product Description
    Newport HT70 and HT70 Plus Ventilators, Model Number: HT70 and HT70 Plus. || Product Usage: || The HT70 ventilator system is intended to provide continuous or intermittent positive pressure mechanical ventilatory support for the care of individuals who require mechanical ventilation through invasive or non-invasive interfaces. Specifically, the HT70 family of ventilators is applicable for infant, pediatric and adult patients greater than or equal to 5 kg (11 lbs.). The HT70 is a restricted medical device intended for use by qualified, trained personnel under the direction of a physician. The HT70 is suitable for use in hospital, sub-acute, emergency room, and home care environments, as well as for transport and emergency response applications.
  • 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