Health Canada Recalls Vivo 45 LS Medical Device
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Health Canada has recalled the Vivo 45 LS due to a potential issue in volume-controlled ventilation modes that could deliver reduced tidal volume.
What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by Health Canada on May 1, 2026 and geographically references Canada. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product & Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.
Areazine pairs this record with the original agency URL so you can check the primary source before acting. Its related labels are recall, product-safety, cpsc, medical-device.
What Happened
Health Canada has issued a recall for the Vivo 45 LS device because, in devices with affected firmware versions, treatment in volume-controlled ventilation modes (VCV, VCV-SIMV, and VCV-MPV) can result in the delivered tidal volume being significantly reduced below the set value.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products include the Vivo 45 LS with serial numbers from 1R070KF to 1R100F9 and model or catalogue number 230000. No specific quantities, UPCs, or regions are detailed in the recall notice.
What You Should Do
For information on actions to take, refer to the Health Canada recall notice, as specific steps are not detailed in the provided data.
Why This Matters
This recall is significant because the issue could affect the proper functioning of medical ventilation devices, potentially posing serious health risks to users who rely on accurate tidal volume delivery.
Source
This information is from Health Canada. For full details, visit: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/vivo-45-ls
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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