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Newport Medical HT70 and HT70- Plus Ventilators, Rx Only recallZ-1874-2017 · Newport Medical Instruments Inc · initiated Mar 30, 2017

Class I Terminated All recalls posted in April 2017

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Newport Medical Instruments Inc or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

Medtronic is issuing a voluntary field corrective action for all its Newport" HT70 and Newport" HT70 Plus ventilators because they may shutdown spontaneously during normal operation without an accompanying alarm.

FDA root cause category: Software in the Use Environment

What the company is doing

Medtronic sent an Urgent Field Corrective Action Notice dated April 3, 2017, to all consignees via Federal Express or certified mail. The letter informed consignees of the remote potential for ventilator reset without accompanying alarm and the actions they should take. Customers were requested to acknowledge receipt and understanding of the Urgent Field Corrective Action Notice. Customers were also advised that a software service update will be available in May 2017 to address this issue. Medtronic issued a Press Release related to this voluntary field action on April 5, 2017. Consignees with questions were advised to contact the Technical Support Department immediately at 800-255-6774. For questions regarding this recall call 203-492-5415.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1874-2017
Recall class
Class I (most serious)
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Mar 30, 2017
Posted by the FDA
Apr 10, 2017
Recalling firm
Newport Medical Instruments Inc
Quantity
12,966
Product code
CBK
FDA submissions
K090888, K111146
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide) Internationally to Canada, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Bahrain, Egypt, Greece Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Mauritius Namibia, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom Algeria, Armenia, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Botswana Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Lebanon Lithuania, Macedonia, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Mozambique, Netherlands Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Moldova, Romania Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Yemen, and Zimbabwe

Product description

Newport Medical HT70 and HT70- Plus Ventilators, Rx Only Product Usage: The Newport HT70 family of ventilators 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 Newport HT70 family of ventilators is applicable for infant, pediatric and adult patients greater than or equal to 5 kg (11 lbs). The Newport HT70 is a restricted medical device intended for use by qualified, trained personnel under the direction of a physician. The Newport HT70 is suitable for use in hospital, sub-acute, emergency room, and home care environments, as well as for transport and emergency response applications.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

All Newport Medical HT70 and HT70- Plus Ventilators

Other devices under the same FDA submission

15 devices cleared under K090888, K111146 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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