FDA Recall Terminated

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.

Recall: Z-2593-2014 · Initiated August 8, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2593-2014
Event Number
69020
FEI Number
3002617992
Product Code
CBK
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Component design/selection
Initiated
August 8, 2014
Posted
September 19, 2014
Terminated
October 7, 2015
Address
17400 Medina Rd CareFusion 203, Inc. Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN, 55447-1341

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

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

Action

CareFusion sent a Product Recall Notice dated August 8, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter listed the product involved in the recall, described the Issue, Potential Risk , Actions to be Taken by Carefusion, Action to be Taken by the Customer and Other information. Customers were not required to return the devices. Customers were asked to perform the following actions: Once the kit(s) has/have been received, these kits must be fitted and a confirmation must be returned to CareFusion for each kit fitted, identifying the ventilator serial numbers and/or number of AC Power Adapters, Auto Lighter Power Cords to which the kit has been fitted. The confirmation card will be in each kit. To avoid possible delays in providing ventilation and for future compatibility, customers must update their entire inventory. Warranty is void if vent-side LEMO adapter is not properly used in accordance with its instructions and ventilator is damaged due to misuse. Contact Information: CareFusion Support Center, [email protected] Phone 1-888-562-6018, Fax 1-858-617-4851 (Monday through Friday 7AM to 4PM Pacific); Customer Service & Technical Support, [email protected], Phone: 1-800-754-1914; FAX CS: 1-763-398-8403 (24 hours and 7 days a week between the hours of CST 8:00 am - 5:00pm. After hours and on weekends expect a one hour call back. For questions regarding this recall call 888-562-6018.

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.

Quantity

1729