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Terminated

CareFusion EnVe Ventilator 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 and transport environments as a source of continuous or intermittent positive pressure ventilatory support, delivered invasively or non-invasively. It is not intended for homecare use.

FDA Recall Z-2006-2012 · Posted 2012-07-16

Recalling FirmCareFusion 203, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeCBK
Date Initiated2012-06-19
Date Terminated2013-02-11
Product Quantity266

Reason for Recall

CareFusion identified that the EnVe Ventilator may not hold the set Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) value either intermittently or continuously or it may alarm for a Patient Circuit Fault. The unit will activate either a Low PEEP or Patient Circuit Fault Alarm both audibly and Visually to alert the healthcare professional. Ventilation delivery to the patient may be compromised.

Firm Action

CareFusion sent an Urgent Product Recall letter with a return receipt dated June 19, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Required Action for Users: If the ventilator resumes normal ventilation (intermittent leak) the audible alarm stops. To clear the alarm indicator on the ventilator display, enter Alarm Messages tab, push alarm Reset to clear display. If the ventilator does not resume normal ventilation (continuous leak) provde an alternative method of ventilation to the patient. CareFusion will follow-up with a phone call to coordinate the correction of the devices. For questions customers should call 1-800-554-8933.

Root Cause

Device Design

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide Distribution including AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, KY, ME, MI, MO, MN, MT, ND, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, PA, SC, SD, TX , UT, WI, and WV.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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