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Pneupac VR1 Standard and VR1 Responder is a hand held… recallZ-0991-2007 · Smiths Medical PM, Inc. · initiated May 16, 2007

Terminated All recalls posted in July 2007

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  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 Smiths Medical PM, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
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Why it was recalled

Smiths Medical is conducting a recall of 93 Pneupac VR1 Emergency & Transport Ventilators following the identification of a problem which may exist with the demand valve that could cause the ventilator to stop cycling & to deliver continuous flow output to the patient.

FDA root cause category: Other

What the company is doing

Distriblutors and end users were contacted by phone (May 10 - May 24, 2007) and end users were additionally sent a Safety Action Bulletin May 21, 2007. The Bulletin was used as a script.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0991-2007
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
May 16, 2007
Posted by the FDA
Jul 4, 2007
Recalling firm
Smiths Medical PM, Inc.
Quantity
93
Product code
BTL
FDA submissions
K051322
Distribution
Nationwide.

Product description

Pneupac VR1 Standard and VR1 Responder is a hand held portable, time cycled, gas powered, flow generator ventilatory resuscitators that are intended for emergency resuscitation by medical personnel, paramedics and ambulance technicians inside and outside hospital and for ventilation by medical personnel inside and outside hospital in emergency situations and for intra- and inter- hospital transport.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

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serial number: 06-12-223, 06-12-225, 06-12-226, 06-12-227, 06-12-228, 06-12-247, 06-12-248, 06-12-249, 06-12-250, 06-12-251, 06-12-252, 06-12-253, 06-12-254, 06-12-255,   07-01-159, 0701-160, 07-01-161, 07-01-162, 07-01-163, 07-01-164, 07-01-165, 07-01-166, 07-01-167, 07-01-169, 07-01-170, 07-01-171, 07-01-187, 07-01-188, 07-01-189, 07-01-190, 07-01-191, 07-01-194, 07-01-195, 07-01-196, 07-01-197, 07-01-198, 07-01-199, 07-01-217, 07-01-218, 07-01-219, 07-01-220, 07-01-221, 07-01-222, 07-01-223, 07-01-224, 07-01-225, 07-01-226, 07-01-227, 07-01-228, 07-01-229, 07-01-230, 07-01-231, 07-01-232, 07-01-233, 07-01-234, 07-01-250, 07-01-251, 07-01-252, 07-01-253, 07-01-254, 07-01-255, 07-01-256, 07-01-257, 07-01-258, 07-01269, 07-01-207, 07-01-271, 07-01-272, 07-01-273, 07-01-274, 07-01-275, 07-01-276, 07-01-277, 07-01-421, 07-01-422, 07-01-423, 07-01-424, 07-01-428, 07-01-430, 07-01-431, 07-01-426, 07-01-427, 07-02-321, 07-02-324, 07-02-325, 07-02-326, 07-02-350, 07-02-351, 07-02-352, 07-02-358, 07-04-126,   07-01-200, 07-02-269,

Other devices under the same FDA submission

2 devices cleared under K051322 — 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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