FDA Recall Open, Classified

PVA, PREVENT is an FDA-authorized emergency ventilator designed to treat patients suffering from COVID-19 respiratory failure. This motorized device automatically compresses a resuscitator bag to provide air to the lungs of a COVID-19 patient, eliminating the human error and fatigue that results from manual actuation. PREVENT is indicated for emergency resuscitation with appropriate patient monitoring on adult patients that require mechanical respiratory support.

Recall: Z-2805-2020 · Initiated June 26, 2020

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2805-2020
Event Number
86082
Firm
Precision Valve & Automation, Inc
FEI Number
3001151872
Product Code
BTL
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
June 26, 2020
Address
1 Mustang Dr, Cohoes, NY, 12047-4856

Description

PVA, PREVENT is an FDA-authorized emergency ventilator designed to treat patients suffering from COVID-19 respiratory failure. This motorized device automatically compresses a resuscitator bag to provide air to the lungs of a COVID-19 patient, eliminating the human error and fatigue that results from manual actuation. PREVENT is indicated for emergency resuscitation with appropriate patient monitoring on adult patients that require mechanical respiratory support.

Reason

While operating the machine in "Run" mode an unexcepted event may occur during the error-checking for stepper movements and pressure values. The result of this event is a false alarm being thrown and in rare cases results in an incomplete move which will affect the current inhale/exhale cycle.

Action

Customers will be e-mailed initial recall notice, followed by written letter. Customers will be directed to ship recalled PreVENT back to PVA as soon as possible. Recalled unit will be shipped back to PVA in the same packaging from replacement unit. Recalled units will be scrapped at PVA.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide including in the state of NY and the country of Rwanda.

Quantity

3 units