FDA Device

Continuous Ventilator/Continuous Ventilator with Respiratory Mechanics, Model No. V1000

Hazard

The power to the Esprit Display's Backlight is interrupted, causing the GUI to flicker or go dark and making the display unreadable.

What You Should Do

Remedy

A Medical Device Field Correction letter dated 10/26/2007 was sent to all customers who received the Esprit Ventilator. The recall letter informed the customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Customers with questions are instructed to contact Respironics' Customer Service Dept. at (800) 345-6443, select Option#5, then select Option #4.

Products

Continuous Ventilator/Continuous Ventilator with Respiratory Mechanics, Model No. V1000
Brand
Respironics California Inc
UPC
Model Number: V1000

Units Affected

3,255 units (2302 units in US)