VOCSN recallZ-1942-2026 · Ventec Life Systems, Inc. · initiated Mar 25, 2026
Open, Classified
Is my device affected?
- 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.
- If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Ventec Life Systems, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
- 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
Respiratory system intended to provide continuous/intermittent ventilator support, may not have been evaluated under all intended high-pressure conditions during production testing, so an oxygen leak condition could occur that may lead to reduced below intended levels of fraction of inspired oxygen delivery prior to and during ventilation and this oxygen-enriched environment may increase fire risk
FDA root cause category: Process change control
What the company is doing
On 3/25/2026 recall notices were mailed to customers who were asked to do the following: 1. Immediately discontinue use of affected devices. 2. Inspect current stock, quarantine/segregate any unused affected products, remove affected devices from clinical service and segregate to prevent further use. 3. Use a non-affected ventilator for patient support. 4. If you have distributed or transferred affected devices to other facilities, caregivers, or end users, you must promptly notify them of this recall and provide a copy of this notification. 5. Complete and return the response form via email to [email protected] 6. If you are no longer the owner of any of these devices, you need to complete an ownership transfer form at: VentecLife.com/tracking so firm can follow up with the current owner of the impacted device(s). If you have questions, you can contact the firm at 844-698-6276
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1942-2026
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated by the company
- Mar 25, 2026
- Posted by the FDA
- May 1, 2026
- Recalling firm
- Ventec Life Systems, Inc.
- Quantity
- 42
- Product code
- NOU
- FDA submissions
- K162877
- Distribution
- US: OH, GA, CA, MO
Product description
VOCSN V+Pro package, REF: PRT-01198-000; VOCSN V+Pro unit, REF: PRT-01185-000
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
UDI-DI (REF/UDI-DI): PRT-01198-000/00855573007914, PRT-01185-000/00855573007877 Package/Device Serial Number (package serial number may include a "P" at the end): 152884, 152885, 152886, 152887, 152888, 152889, 152890, 152891, 152892, 152893, 152895, 152896, 152897, 152898, 152899, 152900, 152901, 152902, 152903, 152904, 152908, 152909, 152910, 152911, 152912, 152913, 152914, 152915, 152916, 152917, 152918, 152919, 152986, 152987, 155236, 156507, 156512, 156515, 156516, 156517, 156524, 156532
Devices named in this recall
1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.
- VOCSN V+Pro, EnglishVentec Life Systems, Inc. · Filter, Bacterial, Breathing-Circuit2 recalls2 deaths325 reports
Product lines
Other devices under the same FDA submission
22 devices cleared under K162877 are not named by identifier in this recall. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.
- 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+O+C+S+N, EnglishVentec Life Systems, Inc. · Ventilator, Continuous, Facility Use1 recall286 reports
- VOCSN V*Home, EnglishVentec Life Systems, Inc. · Heater, Breathing System W/Wo Controller (Not Humidifier Or Nebulizer4 deaths318 reports
- VOCSN V+C+S+N+Pro, EnglishVentec Life Systems, Inc. · Filter, Bacterial, Breathing-Circuit185 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
- VOCSN V+C, EnglishVentec Life Systems, Inc. · Ventilator, Continuous, Facility Use1 recall27 reports
- VOCSN Patient Breathing Package Pediatric, Active, Oxygen, BlueVentec Life Systems, Inc. · Device, Positive Pressure Breathing, Intermittent1 recall25 reports
- VOCSN V+C+Pro, EnglishVentec Life Systems, Inc. · Filter, Bacterial, Breathing-Circuit1 recall25 reports
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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