Vyaire Medical recalls Bellavista 1000e ventilators with software version 6.1.0.2 or 6.1.1 due to touchscreen unresponsiveness and potential use errors that could disrupt patient care.
Vyaire Medical identified two patient safety risks during the use of the bellavista 1000 and bellavista 1000e: 1. Under certain conditions of use, the touchscreen may become unresponsive and the device application stops responding (APP Hang). When this occurs, if the user continues to interact with the touchscreen, a message will appear that states DeviceSoftware.Application is not responding or a decommission screen will appear on the user interface. The ventilator will issue both an audible and visual alarm. Ventilation continues without interruption with the settings applied prior to the APP Hang error. 2. The potential for a use error has been identified if the operator applies the proposed settings without confirming the settings are suitable for the patient.
Vyaire Medical is recalling Bellavista 1000e ventilators with specific software versions because they can become unresponsive, causing alarms but continuing ventilation, and there's a risk of using incorrect settings for patients.
The ventilator's touchscreen may stop responding under certain conditions, causing alarms but continuing ventilation with previous settings. If operators apply settings without confirming they're suitable for the patient, it could lead to incorrect treatment.
Patients using the Bellavista 1000e ventilator with software versions 6.1.0.2 or 6.1.1 are affected. Healthcare providers who operate these devices are most at risk due to potential use errors.
Check for the Bellavista 1000e ventilator with software version 6.1.0.2 or 6.1.1. The device has specific serial numbers and catalogue numbers listed in the recall notice.
Verify the software version on your ventilator; affected units have version 6.1.0.2 or 6.1.1.
Ensure settings are confirmed suitable for the patient before applying them to avoid potential use errors.
Software versions 6.1.0.2 and 6.1.1 are affected.
The device will issue audible and visual alarms but continue ventilation with previous settings.
The recall does not specify a fix; users should check software versions and confirm settings before use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Vyaire Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1967-2023 — Vyaire Medical Vyaire Medical Hello, I own a Vyaire Medical that is covered by recall Z-1967-2023 from Vyaire 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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