Instavac Portable Suction Pump Recall: Premature Failures
Ohio Medical Corporation recalls Instavac Portable Suction Pumps (models 756000 and 757000) due to increased premature failures. Shipped March 2019 to February 2021.
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Increase in premature device failures
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What happened, in plain English
Ohio Medical Corporation is recalling two models of portable suction pumps because they have a higher risk of failing prematurely. This could lead to interruptions in medical treatment for patients using these devices. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/61534-instavac-portable-suction-pump-recall-premature-failures.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/61534-instavac-portable-suction-pump-recall-premature-failures · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0482-2022
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“Instavac Portable Suction Pump Recall: Premature Failures.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/61534-instavac-portable-suction-pump-recall-premature-failures. Based on FDA recall #Z-0482-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0482-2022%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The pumps are prone to failing earlier than expected, which could disrupt medical treatment. This risk is most concerning for patients who rely on continuous suction support, such as those with respiratory issues.
Who’s affected
Patients using these suction pumps for medical care, particularly those with conditions requiring ongoing suction support. Healthcare providers using the pumps in clinical settings may also be affected.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for model numbers 756000 (Instavac I) or 757000 (Instavac C) on the pump. These pumps were shipped between March 2019 and February 2021.
- Brand
Ohio Medical Corporation- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Model Number
Look for model numbers 756000 or 757000 on the pump.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide, including PR. There was government and foreign distribution. There was no military distribution.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 2 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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-0482-2022 (November 16, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0482-2022 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 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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