FDA recall Z-0812-2018

ZOLL Medical Corporation · Class II · device

Product

731 Series Ventilators running software version 05.20.00 The devices in the ZOLL ventilator are indicated for use in the management of infant through adult patients weighing ;:: 5 kg with acute or chronic respiratory failure or during resuscitation by providing continuous positive-pressure ventilation. They are appropriate for use in hospitals, outside the hospital, during transport and in severe environments where they may be exposed to rain, dust, rough handling, and extremes in temperature and humidity. With an appropriate third-party filter in place, they may be operated in environments where chemical and/or biological toxins are present. When marked with an MRI conditional label, they are suitable for use in an MRI environment with appropriate precautions. The ventilators are intended for use by skilled care providers with knowledge of mechanical ventilation, emergency medical services (EMS) personnel with a basic knowledge of mechanical ventilation, and by first responders

Reason for recall

A software anomaly in the 731 software version 05/20/00, was identified, which can lead to a user inadvertently changing device settings.

Distribution

Outside US

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2017-06-30
Report date
2018-03-07
Termination date
2018-10-09
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Chelmsford, MA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0812-2018