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).
FDA Recall Z-0074-2012 · Posted 2011-10-26
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Recalling FirmCareFusion 203, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeCBK
Date Initiated2011-09-12
Date Terminated2012-11-22
Product Quantity128 units
Reason for Recall
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.
Firm 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.
Root Cause
Device Design
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: CA, CO, FL, IL, MI, MN, MT, ND, NJ, NM, NY, OK, PA, TX, UT, WI, and WV.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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