FDA-authorized emergency ventilator for COVID-19 patients recalled due to rare false alarms and incomplete breathing cycles during operation. Affected units have specific serial numbers.
While operating the machine in "Run" mode an unexcepted event may occur during the error-checking for stepper movements and pressure values. The result of this event is a false alarm being thrown and in rare cases results in an incomplete move which will affect the current inhale/exhale cycle.
Precision Valve's PREVENT ventilator, designed for emergency COVID-19 treatment, was recalled because rare errors during operation can cause false alarms and incomplete breathing cycles. This could lead to improper patient ventilation if the device fails to complete its breathing cycle.
The ventilator may throw false alarms during error-checking of stepper movements and pressure values. In rare cases, this causes incomplete breathing cycles, potentially disrupting the patient's inhalation or exhalation.
Healthcare providers using the PREVENT ventilator for emergency COVID-19 patients are most at risk. Patients receiving mechanical respiratory support through this device may experience breathing issues if the ventilator malfunctions.
Check for serial numbers L1002, L1005, or L1006 on the device. The ventilator was sold with lot number EV123732.
Verify if the ventilator is in "Run" mode and monitor for false alarms during operation.
The ventilator is safe for most uses but may throw false alarms during error-checking. In rare cases, it can cause incomplete breathing cycles.
Check the serial number to see if it matches L1002, L1005, or L1006. If it does, monitor for false alarms and ensure the device completes breathing cycles.
The recall record does not mention a fix or remedy for this issue.
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Subject: Recall Z-2805-2020 — Precision Valve & Automation Precision Valve & Automation Hello, I own a Precision Valve & Automation that is covered by recall Z-2805-2020 from Precision Valve & Automation. 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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