Newport HT70 and HT70 Plus Ventilators…

Date

Sept. 12, 2012

Risk class

Class I (FDA's definition, 21 CFR 7.3(m): a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death)

Status

Terminated

Filed by

Newport Medical Instruments Inc

Product

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.

Reason

May emit a continuous high priority alarm and the ventilator may stop ventilating, due to a component failure on the control board.

Distribution pattern

Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: Brazil, Chile, Egypt, France, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Norway, Philippines and South Africa.

Quantity

72

Codes and lots

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,

Recall started

Aug. 3, 2012

Device type

Ventilator, Continuous, Facility Use

Root cause (FDA)

Nonconforming Material/Component

What the company told customers

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.".

Recall number

Z-2250-2012

What should I do? How serious is a recall? Classes and warnings explained

Source: FDA · Medical device enforcement report, recall number Z-2250-2012. The agency record governs; check it and the company before acting.