Smiths Medical recalls Pneupac paraPAC Plus 310 ventilator kits with PEEP and CPAP. The tidal volume knob may shift accidentally when set at high or low volumes, potentially causing incorrect ventilation settings.
There is a potential for inadvertent tidal volume knob movement from the original setting when set at high (1000-1500 mL) and low (70-150 mL) settings.
Smiths Medical is recalling Pneupac paraPAC Plus 310 ventilator kits with PEEP and CPAP. The tidal volume knob could accidentally move from its setting when adjusted to high or low volumes, which might lead to incorrect ventilation settings.
The tidal volume knob may accidentally move from its original setting when the ventilator is configured for high (1000-1500 mL) or low (70-150 mL) tidal volumes. This could lead to incorrect ventilation settings, potentially affecting patient safety.
Healthcare providers using the Pneupac paraPAC Plus 310 ventilator kit with PEEP and CPAP are likely affected. Patients receiving ventilation support through this device could be at risk if the knob shifts.
Check for the Pneupac paraPAC Plus 310 ventilator kit with PEEP and CPAP, reference number P310NXX, and all serial numbers on the device.
Verify the tidal volume knob setting to ensure it matches the intended volume range (high: 1000-1500 mL, low: 70-150 mL).
This recall applies to Pneupac paraPAC Plus 310 ventilator kits with PEEP and CPAP, reference number P310NXX, and all serial numbers.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so you should check the device settings to ensure the tidal volume knob is correctly set.
The recall states a potential for incorrect ventilation settings, but it does not mention risk of serious injury or death.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smiths Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2974-2024 — Smiths Medical Smiths Medical Hello, I own a Smiths Medical that is covered by recall Z-2974-2024 from Smiths Medical. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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