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Newport HT70 Ventilator. Model #HT70, The Newport HT70 ventilator is intended to provide continuous or intermittent posi

FDA device recall Z-2406-2011 · posted 2011-06-02 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Newport Medical Instruments Inc
Reason for recall
The recall was initiated because Newport Medical has confirmed a limited number of power cords recently received from their supplier, Glob-Tek, have a slightly oversized plug connector which prevents the cord from locking into place. These cords are fully functional as supplied. However, the cord can be easily disconnected. If the cord is disconnected, the HT70 will alert the user with a power di
Action taken
Newport Medical sent an PRODUCT NOTICE LETTER, dated September 20, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to discard the original cord and only use the replacement cord to avoid unintentional disconnection of the power cord. Each affected Customer was sent a replacement cord. Customers with any questions regarding the Product Notice were instructed to contact the Technical Support Department at (800) 451-3111.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
CBK
Quantity affected
22 units total
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) including the states of MA, PA, OH, IA and Puerto Rico and the countries of Colombia, UAE, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Japan, Nepal, China, Philippines, Singapo
Date initiated
2010-09-20
Date posted
2011-06-02
Date terminated
2011-06-03
Location
Costa Mesa, CA

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