Universal Cable Adaptor (Part #17765-001and labeled on outer package as part no. 17820-001) distributed for Field Installation on certain LTV Series Ventilator, Model 1000 with either part # 10134 or 11511 power boards affected by the Pulmonetic Systems, Inc., November 1, 2004 Class I recall. (FDA Z-1485-04)
This recall has been terminated (originally issued December 8, 2004).
- Company
- Pulmonetic Systems, Inc.
- Recall Initiated
- November 19, 2004
- Posted
- December 8, 2004
- Terminated
- December 13, 2005
- Recall Number
- Z-0296-05
- Firm Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Reports have been received indicating that the Universal Cable Adaptor, intended to correct an earlier Class I recall of LTV Series Ventilators due to their inability to continue operating when external power source is switched to internal battery, is not functioning as intended and/or the cable is not securely attaching to the connection on the ventilator.
Distribution
throughout the United States and to countries such as Germany, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and Japan
Lot / Code Info
all Universal Cable Adapters identified on outer packaging as part no. 17820-001 and distributed between 11/02/04 and 11/08/04.
Root Cause
Other
Action Taken
Beginning November 19, 2004 consignees who received the Universal Cable Adaptors (UCA) as correction to the voluntary November 1, 2004 Class I Recall were notified by telephone to discontinue installation of adaptors in stock. A Universal Cable Adaptor Recall Notification will be distributed by Certified Mail on or about November 30, 2004 providing instruction to remove the UCA and instruct consignees to follow November 1, 2004 recall interim instructions. Additionally, all consignees will receive instructions (on December 7, 2004) on how to return any device affected by the November 1, 2004 Recall for a power board replacement at a Pulmonetic systems, Inc. authorized service center.