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The LTV Series ventilators provides continuous or intermittent ventilatory support for the care of individuals who requi

FDA device recall Z-1485-04 · posted 2004-09-28 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Cardinal Health 203, Inc
Reason for recall
Ventilators have not consistently switched to internal battery operation when the external DC power source has become inadequate to supply stable power. This situation results in loss of ventilation to the patient.
Action taken
A letter titled "Important Safety Information", dated September 7, 2004, was issued to all affected customers alerting them to the possibility of ventilator failure and providing instructions for recognizing and responding to the situation.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
CBK
Quantity affected
10,299 ventilators
Distribution
Nationwide and worldwide
Date initiated
2004-09-08
Date posted
2004-09-28
Date terminated
2008-05-28
Location
Minneapolis, MN

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