# FDA recall Z-1352-2020

> **Breas Medical, Inc.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2020-01-28.

## Product

Protective Cover Vivo 55/65 (Used for Vivo 50/65), Part No. 006344. It is an accessory (i.e. protective cover) for the Vivo 50 and Vivo 65 ventilators - Product Usage: The protective cover is intended for additional protection of the Vivo 50, Vivo 55, Vivo 60 and Vivo 65 ventilators during transportation, and in hospital, institutional, and home care environments. It can be used while the Vivo ventilators is operating, for example mounted on a wheelchair, in a personal vehicle, or carried by hand. The device is not to be used with the protective cover while positioned in a warm place, such as in direct sunlight or close to a radiator. The protective cover includes the following features: transparent window for accessing front panel and buttons; port for patient circuit, cables, O2 inlet, and standby button; cooling air inlet; patient air inlet; straps for safe mounting; and cooling air outlet.

## Reason for recall

The outlet hole of the exhalation valve control pressure tube on the ventilator may become obstructed by the protective cover.

## Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, MA, MI, MO, NJ, NY, OH, PR, SC, TX, VA, WI and countries distribution worldwide.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1352-2020
- **Recalling firm:** Breas Medical, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2020-01-28
- **Report date:** 2020-03-04
- **Termination date:** 2020-09-15

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** North Billerica, MA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1352-2020

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1352-2020. Retrieved 2026-06-09 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1352-2020. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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