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Newport HT50 Ventilator. Model #HT50 H1-B The device is intended to provide continuous or intermittent mechanical ventil

FDA device recall Z-2295-2011 · posted 2011-05-26 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Newport Medical Instruments Inc
Reason for recall
The recall was initiated because Newport Medical Instruments confirmed that the Newport HT50 ventilators that were shipped in December 2008 were without the label on the top of the ventilator that reminds users to keep HT50 ventilators plugged into an external power supply whenever possible to preserve the longterm capacity of the battery.
Action taken
Newport Medical Instruments, Inc. sent an FIELD CORRECTION letter dated January 13, 2009, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem and the action to be taken by the customer. The Newport HT50 ventilators that were shipped in December 2008, were without the label on the top of the ventilator that reminds users to keep HT50 ventilators plugged into an external power supply whenever possible to preserve the longterm capacity of the battery. The customer were also requested to complete the attached customer REWORK INSTRUCTIONS form and fax it to (714) 427-0489. If you have any further questions, please call (714) 427-5811 x 344
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
CBK
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-- USA including states of OH, VA, WA, WI and country of Turkey.
Date initiated
2009-01-13
Date posted
2011-05-26
Date terminated
2011-06-01
Location
Costa Mesa, CA

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