VOCSN V+C+S+N+Pro, EnglishRecalls & reported problems
Ventec Life Systems, Inc. · V+O+C+S+N+Pro, English: The VOCSN Unified Respiratory System is intended to provide continuous or intermittent ventilatory support for the care of individuals who require mechanical ventilation. It may be used in invasive and non- invasive applications. The VOCSN is intended for pediatric through adult patients weighing at least 5 kg. It is intended for use in home, hospital, institutional and transport settings, including portable applications. The integral suction pump is intended for airway fluid removal and oral/ pharyngeal hygiene. The integral cough assist option is intended for patients who are additionally unable to cough or clear secretions effectively. www.VentecLife.com · Class 2
All models of VOCSN (17)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Ventec VOCSN is a portable ventilator that helps patients breathe. Many of its 187 reports describe the device delivering less air or pressure than set, rebooting by itself, or having an unresponsive touchscreen. Most reports say no patient was involved. There are 3 injury reports and no deaths. No recalls name this device. Reports fell from 21 in the year before to 14 in the latest year.
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- Adverse event reports
- 185
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 185 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00855573007860), received between Aug 4, 2022 and Jun 1, 2026 — classified as 3 injuries, 182 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Output Problem” (160 reports).
5 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K162877); they may or may not involve this specific model.
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Output Problem160
- Unexpected Shutdown16
- Connection Problem5
- Display or Visual Feedback Problem5
- Device Alarm System3
- Improper Flow or Infusion1
- Inaccurate Delivery1
- No Display/Image1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions184
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 185 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 1, 2026Output Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE NEEDED SERVICE. DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, VENTEC OBSERVED THAT ITS EXHALED TIDAL VOLUME (VTE) LEVELS WERE LOW. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25351417 ↗MalfunctionMay 1, 2026Display or Visual Feedback Problem
IT WAS REPORTED TO VENTEC THAT THE LCD TOUCHSCREEN ON THE DEVICE WAS CRACKED AND UNRESPONSIVE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25059154 ↗MalfunctionApr 29, 2026Unexpected Shutdown
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE NEEDED SERVICE. UPON EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, VENTEC OBSERVED THAT IT WAS REBOOTING BY ITSELF. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED ISSUE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25038228 ↗MalfunctionApr 20, 2026Unexpected Shutdown
IT WAS REPORTED TO VENTEC THAT THE DEVICE CONTINUOUSLY REBOOTS BY ITSELF. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED ISSUE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24933653 ↗MalfunctionApr 16, 2026Output Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE NEEDED SERVICE. UPON EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, VENTEC OBSERVED THAT IT WAS DELIVERING LOWER THAN SET PEEP (POSITIVE END EXPIRATORY PRESSURE). THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED ISSUE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24904755 ↗MalfunctionMar 18, 2026Output Problem
IT WAS REPORTED TO VENTEC THAT THE DEVICE WAS DELIVERING LOW VTE (EXHALED TIDAL VOLUME) AND THAT IT WAS "LEAKING OXYGEN". VENTEC HAS MADE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT THE INITIAL REPORTER IN AN EFFORT TO OBTAIN CLARIFICATION ABOUT THE "LEAKING OXYGEN" ISSUE, BUT NO RESPONSE HAS BEEN RECEIVED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED ISSUE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24634123 ↗MalfunctionFeb 16, 2026Output Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE NEEDED SERVICE. UPON EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, VENTEC OBSERVED THAT IT WAS DISPLAYING THE PATIENT CIRCUIT DISCONNECT ALARM. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED ISSUE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24355931 ↗MalfunctionFeb 4, 2026Unexpected Shutdown
IT WAS REPORTED TO VENTEC THAT THE DEVICE CONTINUOUSLY REBOOTS BY ITSELF. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED ISSUE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24264395 ↗MalfunctionNov 24, 2025Output Problem; Output Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE NEEDED SERVICE. UPON EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, VENTEC OBSERVED THAT IT PROVIDED AN ALARM INDICATING LOW INSPIRATORY PRESSURE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23640553 ↗MalfunctionNov 19, 2025Output Problem; Output Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE NEEDED SERVICE. UPON EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, VENTEC OBSERVED THAT IT WAS DISPLAYING THE PATIENT CIRCUIT DISCONNECT ALARM. IT WAS ALSO OBSERVED THAT THE DEVICE WAS DELIVERING LOWER THAN SET PEEP (POSITIVE END EXPIRATORY PRESSURE). THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED ISSUES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23598720 ↗MalfunctionNov 12, 2025Unexpected Shutdown; Unexpected Shutdown
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE NEEDED SERVICE. UPON EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, VENTEC OBSERVED THAT IT WAS REBOOTING BY ITSELF. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED ISSUE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23539050 ↗MalfunctionNov 7, 2025Output Problem; Output Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE NEEDED SERVICE. UPON EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, VENTEC OBSERVED THAT ITS LOW VTE (EXHALED TIDAL VOLUME) LEVELS WERE LOW. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED ISSUE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23504040 ↗MalfunctionOct 20, 2025Unexpected Shutdown; Unexpected Shutdown
IT WAS REPORTED TO VENTEC THAT THE DEVICE UNEXPECTEDLY POWERED OFF DURING USE. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT; HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM AS A RESULT OF THE REPORTED ISSUE. VENTEC HAS MADE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PATIENT, BUT NO RESPONSE HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23344155 ↗MalfunctionAug 8, 2025Output Problem; Output Problem
IT WAS REPORTED TO VENTEC THAT THE DEVICE'S TIDAL VOLUME (VTE) LEVELS WERE LOW. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22754855 ↗MalfunctionAug 1, 2025Output Problem; Output Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE NEEDED SERVICE. UPON EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE DEVICE HAD LOGGED AN ALARM INDICATING HIGHER PEEP (POSITIVE END EXPIRATORY PRESSURE) THAN SET. ADDITIONALLY, VENTEC OBSERVED THAT THE DEVICE WAS STRUGGLING TO MAINTAIN PEEP, RESULTING IN LOWER PEEP THAN SET. THERE WAS NO PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED ISSUE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22690605 ↗MalfunctionJul 11, 2025Output Problem; Output Problem
IT WAS REPORTED TO VENTEC THAT THE DEVICE NEEDED SERVICE. DURING THE DEVICE'S EVALUATION, VENTEC OBSERVED THAT IT WAS PROVIDING LOW FIO2 (FRACTION OF INSPIRED OXYGEN) READINGS. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED ISSUE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22487540 ↗MalfunctionJul 11, 2025Unexpected Shutdown; Unexpected Shutdown
AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDER (ASP) CONTACTED VENTEC TO REPORT THAT THE DEVICE WAS REBOOTING BY ITSELF. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED ISSUE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22486916 ↗MalfunctionJun 30, 2025Output Problem; Output Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE NEEDED SERVICE. UPON EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, VENTEC OBSERVED THAT IT WAS DEVICE WAS PROVIDING LOW FIO2 (FRACTION OF INSPIRED OXYGEN) LEVELS. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED ISSUE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22368115 ↗InjuryJun 17, 2025Unexpected Shutdown; Unexpected Shutdown
IT WAS REPORTED TO A VENTEC VENTILATION PRODUCT SUPPORT SPECIALIST THAT THE DEVICE ALARMED AND POWERED OFF BY ITSELF DURING USE. THE REPORTER ADVISED VENTEC THAT AFTER THE DEVICE POWERED OFF, THEY REMOVED THE PATIENT FROM THE VENTILATOR AND BEGAN TO PROVIDE MANUAL VENTILATION. THE VENTILATOR WAS THEN RESTARTED BUT POWERED OFF BY ITSELF AGAIN. THE REPORTER ADVISED THAT THERE WAS NO HARM TO THE PATIENT AS A RESULT OF THE REPORTED ISSUE, HOWEVER, THE INCIDENT NECESSITATED MEDICAL INTERVENTION IN ORDER TO PREVENT PERMANENT DAMAGE/IMPAIRMENT TO THE PATIENT (MANUAL VENTILATION). NO FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THE PATIENT OR THE EVENT WERE PROVIDED. VENTEC HAS MADE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT THE REPORTER IN ORDER TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PATIENT, HOWEVER, NO RESPONSE HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22246142 ↗MalfunctionJun 17, 2025Output Problem; Output Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE NEEDED SERVICE. UPON EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, VENTEC OBSERVED THAT IT WAS DELIVERING LOW FIO2 (FRACTION OF INSPIRED OXYGEN) LEVELS. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED ISSUE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22244085 ↗MalfunctionJun 2, 2025Output Problem; Output Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE NEEDED SERVICE. DURING EVALUATION VENTEC OBSERVED THAT THE DEVICE WAS MEASURING A LOW VTE (EXHALED TIDAL VOLUME) VALUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED ISSUE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22128633 ↗MalfunctionMay 8, 2025Device Alarm System; Device Alarm System
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE NEEDED SERVICE. UPON EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, VENTEC OBSERVED THAT THE DEVICE'S ALARMS WERE NOT WORKING AS EXPECTED. VENTEC OBSERVED THAT THE DEVICE'S ALARM SILENCE BUTTON WAS ACTIVATED UPON STARTUP, CAUSING THE DEVICE NOT TO PROVIDE AN AUDIBLE ALARM. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED ISSUE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21986679 ↗MalfunctionMay 8, 2025Device Alarm System; Device Alarm System
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE NEEDED SERVICE. UPON EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, VENTEC OBSERVED THAT ITS AUDIBLE ALARM WAS NOT FUNCTIONING AS EXPECTED. VENTEC OBSERVED THAT THE DEVICE'S "AUDIO PAUSE" FUNCTION SELF TRIGGERED MULTIPLE TIMES WITHOUT PRESSING THE BUTTON. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21986621 ↗MalfunctionMay 6, 2025Output Problem; Output Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE NEEDED SERVICE. UPON EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, VENTEC OBSERVED THAT THE VENTILATOR MEASURED LOWER PEEP (POSITIVE END EXPIRATORY PRESSURE) THAN SET AND THAT IT DISPLAYED A PATIENT CIRCUIT DISCONNECT ALARM. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21973386 ↗MalfunctionApr 17, 2025Output Problem; Output Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE NEEDED SERVICE. UPON EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, VENTEC OBSERVED THAT IT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN SET PEEP (POSITIVE END EXPIRATORY PRESSURE). THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED ISSUE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
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Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K162877. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-2525-2026 · May 8, 2026 · Open, ClassifiedVOCSN+Pro package, REF: PRT-00853-000; VOCSN+Pro unit, REF: PRT-00490-001
- Z-1942-2026 · Mar 25, 2026 · Open, ClassifiedVOCSN V+Pro package, REF: PRT-01198-000; VOCSN V+Pro unit, REF: PRT-01185-000
- Z-1196-2025 · Feb 3, 2025 · Open, ClassifiedVOCSN Multi-Function Ventilators: VOCSN+Pro (V+O+C+S+N+Pro, English), REF: PRT-00490-001; V+Pro (V+Pro, English), REF: PRT-01185-000, PRT-01185-002
- Z-1070-2024 · Jan 9, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedVOCSN Patient Breathing Package (Pediatric, Active, Oxygen, Blue) REF PRT-01013-000 with pouch REF PRT-00802-001). Used with the VOCSN Unified Respiratory System which provides c
- Z-1902-2021 · May 10, 2021 · Open, ClassifiedVentec Life Systems VOCSN Multi-Function Ventilator Model/Version/Catalog Number: V+O+C+S+N+Pro/English/PRT-00490-001; V+O+C+S+N+Pro/Japan/PRT-00490-100; V+C+Pro/English/PRT-00900
Other Filter, Bacterial, Breathing-Circuit devices
- VOCSN V+Pro, EnglishVentec Life Systems, Inc. · Filter, Bacterial, Breathing-Circuit1 recall570 reports
- VOCSN V+Pro Emergency, EnglishVentec Life Systems, Inc. · Filter, Bacterial, Breathing-Circuit558 reports
- VOCSN V+O+C+S+N+Pro, EnglishVentec Life Systems, Inc. · Filter, Bacterial, Breathing-Circuit3 recalls366 reports
- VOCSN V+Pro, EnglishVentec Life Systems, Inc. · Filter, Bacterial, Breathing-Circuit2 recalls2 deaths325 reports
- GIBECK IPN043751Teleflex Incorporated · Filter, bacterial, breathing-circuit2 recalls7 reports
- VOCSN VOCSN, EnglishVentec Life Systems, Inc. · Filter, Bacterial, Breathing-Circuit1 death96 reports
- VOCSN V+C+Pro, JapaneseVentec Life Systems, Inc. · Filter, Bacterial, Breathing-Circuit1 recall33 reports
- VOCSN V+O+C+S+N+Pro, JapaneseVentec Life Systems, Inc. · Filter, Bacterial, Breathing-Circuit1 recall32 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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