Use caution Medical device recall · FDA · Published December 23, 2024

Percussionaire VDR4 Breathing Circuits Recall: Venturi Stuck Risk

Percussionaire recalls VDR4 Phasitron Breathing Circuits with venturi component that may cause reduced ventilation. Affected models include specific kits and units with listed lot codes.

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🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-0960-2025Medical device Percussionaire ›

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Due to internal venturi component getting transiently stuck in the forward position within the breathing circuit and may cause a reduction of amplitude and volume of ventilation.

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Contact the company

Recalling firmPercussionaire Corporation130 Mcghee Rd Ste 109 · Sandpoint, ID 83864-8409

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Percussionaire is recalling VDR4 Phasitron Breathing Circuit models that contain a venturi component. This issue may cause reduced ventilation during patient use, potentially affecting breathing safety. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/53169-percussionaire-vdr4-breathing-circuits-recall-venturi-stuck-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/53169-percussionaire-vdr4-breathing-circuits-recall-venturi-stuck-risk · Updated August 18, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0960-2025

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“Percussionaire VDR4 Breathing Circuits Recall: Venturi Stuck Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/53169-percussionaire-vdr4-breathing-circuits-recall-venturi-stuck-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-0960-2025 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0960-2025%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on Dec. 23, 2024, that Percussionaire Corporation is recalling VDR4 Phasitron Breathing Circuit models containing a venturi component that may cause reduced ventilation amplitude and volume. The agency classified the recall as Class I.

How to tell if you have it

-A50094 D 5PK, Phasitron Kit, VDR, Single Patient, 5pk (Lot Codes: WO04294, WO04424, WO04764, WO05070, WO05186, WO05460, WO05685, WO05910, WO06388, WO06576, WO06883, WO07095, WO07196, WO07317, WO07405, WO07450, WO07696)
A51001, VDR4 Control Unit Tester (Lot Codes: WO04750, WO06701)
PRT 991, VDR W/Swivel T Single Patient Phasitron (Lot Code: WO04733)
PRT 992, VDR4 Humidification Adapter Kit, Case of 10 (Lot Code: WO045667)
PRT 993, VDR4 Humidification Kit with Cross Tee, Case of 10 (Lot Codes: WO04745, WO04832, WO04893, WO05309, WO06523, WO07080, WO07283)

The hazard

The internal venturi component may get transiently stuck in the forward position within the breathing circuit. This malfunction may cause a reduction of amplitude and volume of ventilation.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Percussionaire Corporation has issued seven other recalls since Sept. 14, 2020. Recent brand recalls include an Aug. 18, 2026, recall regarding IPV labeling and a Sept. 17, 2025, recall of the Phasitron 5 In-Line Valve for potential leakage risks. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Hillrom VOLARA System P.CIRCUIT 5KIT AC Recall (May 21, 2026), the Philips Respironics Trilogy EV300 Ventilator Software Update Risk (March 2, 2026), and the Ventec V+Pro Ventilator Recall (March 25, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for model numbers: A50094-D-5PK, A51001, PRT 991, PRT 992, or PRT 993. Lot codes listed in the recall include WO04294 through WO07450.

Brand
Percussionaire
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Model and Lot Codes
Identify the model number and lot code on the product to see if it matches the recalled items listed in the notice.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 13 states.

FDA distribution: “Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, FL, IL, MS, MO, NE, NJ, NY, NC, RI, TX, UT, and WV. The countries of Belgium, Canada, France, Hong Kong, Netherlands, Russia, Switzerland and Turkey.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Named in the notice: Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, West Virginia.

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 37 days after the firm started it.

Dec 23, 2024Firm started the recall
Jan 23, 2025FDA classified it Class I
Jan 29, 2025Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Questions people ask

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What models are affected by this recall?

The affected models include Phasitron Kit, VDR, Single Patient, 5pk (A50094-D-5PK), Control Unit Tester (A51001), VDR W/Swivel T Single Patient (PRT 991), Humidification Adapter Kit (PRT 992), and Humidification Kit with Cross Tee (PRT 993).

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Link to this recall

<a href="https://govinfonow.com/recall/53169-percussionaire-vdr4-breathing-circuits-recall-venturi-stuck-risk">Percussionaire VDR4 Breathing Circuits Recall: Venturi Stuck Risk (GovInfoNow)</a>

Where this comes from

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-0960-2025 (December 23, 2024) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0960-2025 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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