Use cautionMedical device recall · FDA · Published February 3, 2025
Ventec Life Systems VOCSN Multi-Function Ventilators Recall: Incorrect Parts May Cause
Ventec Life Systems recalls VOCSN+Pro and V+Pro ventilators with incorrect parts that could cause inaccurate tidal volume monitoring and unexpected shutdowns. Affected units have specific serial numbers and model references.
Multi-Function Ventilators were serviced using incorrect parts which have the potential to cause unexpected shutdown, or when using an active circuit could result in inaccurate tidal volume monitor, not triggering on patient efforts, less inspiratory volume, less inspiratory pressure, and less PEEP delivered.
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📍Recalling firmVentec Life Systems, Inc.22002 26th Ave Se · Bothell, WA 98021-4903
“Ventec Life Systems VOCSN Multi-Function Ventilators Recall: Incorrect Parts May Cause.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/52983-ventec-life-systems-vocsn-multi-function-ventilators-recall-incorrect-parts. Based on FDA recall #Z-1196-2025 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1196-2025%22&limit=1).
The FDA announced on Feb. 3, 2025, that Ventec Life Systems, Inc. is recalling VOCSN Multi-Function Ventilators due to the potential for unexpected shutdown or inaccurate monitoring caused by incorrect parts used during servicing. The agency issued recall number Z-1196-2025 for the voluntary Class I action.
How to tell if you have it
Ventec Life Systems VOCSN+Pro (V+O+C+S+N+Pro, English), REF: PRT-00490-001
Ventec Life Systems V+Pro (V+Pro, English), REF: PRT-01185-000
Ventec Life Systems V+Pro (V+Pro, English), REF: PRT-01185-002
The hazard
According to the FDA, multi-function ventilators were serviced using incorrect parts which have the potential to cause unexpected shutdown. When using an active circuit, this may result in inaccurate tidal volume monitor, not triggering on patient efforts, less inspiratory volume, less inspiratory pressure, and less PEEP delivered.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Ventec Life Systems, Inc. has 5 other recalls on record since May 10, 2021. Recent brand recalls include a July 28, 2026 recall for HomeFill Oxygen Cylinders lacking required medical gas labeling and a May 8, 2026 recall for VOCSN+Pro Ventilators where the backup alarm may fail without power. Other recent recalls of similar products include the March 2, 2026 Philips Respironics Trilogy EV300 Ventilator Software Update Risk and the June 30, 2026 Getinge SERVO-U/N Ventilator Sensor Module Recall for untested electrical safety.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model names VOCSN+Pro (V+O+C+S+N+Pro) or V+Pro (V+Pro) with specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice. The reference numbers include PRT-00490-001 and PRT-01185-000/002.
Brand
Ventec Life Systems
Category
Medical device
Based on the official FDA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Device Model
Identify if your ventilator is a VOCSN+Pro or V+Pro model with the specific reference numbers listed in the recall.
Contact Manufacturer
Reach out to Ventec Life Systems directly for guidance on whether your unit is affected and next steps.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 3 states.
Listed by the agency
Not listed
FDA distribution: “US distribution in CA, NY, and MO.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: California, Missouri, New York.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 30 days after the firm started it.
1Firm started the recall
2FDA classified it Class I
3Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Check the serial numbers against the list provided in the recall notice, which includes specific reference numbers like PRT-00490-001 and PRT-01185-000/002.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1196-2025 (February 3, 2025) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1196-2025 to see it in context.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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