Lap Top Ventilator (LTV) Series continuous ventilator, model LTV-1000. The LTV1000 ventilator is intended to provide continuous or intermittent ventilatory support for the care of individuals who require mechanical ventilation. The LTV-1000 is a prescription medical device suitable for use in institutional, home and transport settings.
FDA Recall Z-0184-06 · Posted 2005-11-23
Recalling FirmPulmonetic Systems, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeCBK
Date Initiated2005-11-09
Date Terminated2007-01-04
Product Quantity151
Reason for Recall
Pulmonetic Systems has identified the potential of a printed circuit board malfunction, which can result in a ventilator malfunctio (e.g. Vent INOP, HW Fault, Xducer Fault) and possibly resulting in failure of the ventilator to breathe for the patient. This malfunction may occur without an accompanying audible alarm.
Firm Action
Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated 11/09/05 is being sent via certified mail to affected customers. The letter informs customers of the issue. A Pulmonetic Systems representative will contact the customer within 72 hours to schedule a printed circuit board replacement. Customers are advised that in the interim all ventilator-dependent patients should be constantly monitored by qualified personnel to ensure that if a malfunction occurs, alternate ventilation can be provided.
Root Cause
Other
Distribution Pattern
Within the US to AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MI, MO, NE, NJ, NY, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA and WI. OUS to include: Belgium, Brazil, Canada, India, Italy, Korea and United Kingdom
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.