FDA Recall Terminated

CareFusion EnVe Ventilator, Model 19250-001. Manufactured by: CareFusion, 22745 Savi Ranch, Yorba Linda, CA 92887 USA. EnVe is a portable critical care ventilator. It is suitable for a wide range of life support and critical care applications. The ventilator normally operates from external DC power. When the ventilator is portable, a Removable Battery Pack powers the unit. Devices are designed for use on patients who require respiratory support or mechanical ventilation and weigh a minimum of 5 kg (11 lbs).

Recall: Z-0074-2012 · Initiated September 12, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0074-2012
Event Number
59933
FEI Number
3002617992
Product Code
CBK
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
September 12, 2011
Posted
October 26, 2011
Terminated
November 22, 2012
Address
17400 Medina Rd CareFusion 203, Inc. Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN, 55447-1341

Description

CareFusion EnVe Ventilator, Model 19250-001. Manufactured by: CareFusion, 22745 Savi Ranch, Yorba Linda, CA 92887 USA. EnVe is a portable critical care ventilator. It is suitable for a wide range of life support and critical care applications. The ventilator normally operates from external DC power. When the ventilator is portable, a Removable Battery Pack powers the unit. Devices are designed for use on patients who require respiratory support or mechanical ventilation and weigh a minimum of 5 kg (11 lbs).

Reason

CareFusion has identified potential risks associated with the EnVe ventilator manufactured between December 2010 and May 2011. There are 3 issues that can result in ventilation delivery to the patient being interrupted. CareFusion will be contacting facilities to coordinate implementation of the necessary corrective actions.

Action

The firm, CareFusion, sent an "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated September 12, 2011 to its customers.The letter identified affected product, described the 3 issues providing the description of the event, potential risk, and provided required action for Users. The letter also stated that CareFusion would be contacting the facility to coordinate the corrective action. If you have any questions and/or need support, please contact CareFusion Technical Support at 1-800-554-8933 from Mon. - Fri. 8:00am -5:00pm Pacific Time.

Distribution

Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: CA, CO, FL, IL, MI, MN, MT, ND, NJ, NM, NY, OK, PA, TX, UT, WI, and WV.

Quantity

128 units