Ventec Life Systems Recalls VOCSN V+Pro Ventilators
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Ventec Life Systems is recalling 42 VOCSN V+Pro ventilators due to potential oxygen leaks that may reduce oxygen delivery and increase fire risk.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on May 26, 2026 and geographically references Ohio, Georgia, California, Missouri. 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 - FDA 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.
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What Happened
Ventec Life Systems, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of certain VOCSN V+Pro ventilators because the devices may not have been evaluated under all intended high-pressure conditions during production testing. This could result in an oxygen leak condition leading to reduced fraction of inspired oxygen delivery and an oxygen-enriched environment that may increase fire risk.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 42 units distributed in OH, GA, CA, and MO. Affected products include:
- VOCSN V+Pro package, REF: PRT-01198-000
- VOCSN V+Pro unit, REF: PRT-01185-000
Serial numbers: 152884, 152885, 152886, 152887, 152888, 152889, 152890, 152891, 152892, 152893, 152895, 152896, 152897, 152898, 152899, 152900, 152901, 152902, 152903, 152904, 152908, 152909, 152910, 152911, 152912, 152913, 152914, 152915, 152916, 152917, 152918, 152919, 152986, 152987, 155236, 156507, 156512, 156515, 156516, 156517, 156524, 156532.
Recall number: Z-1942-2026. Classification: Class I.
What You Should Do
Consumers should contact Ventec Life Systems, Inc. for return or refund instructions. The recalling firm is located at 22002 26th Ave Se, Bothell, WA 98021-4903.
Why This Matters
The recall involves ventilators intended to provide continuous or intermittent ventilator support, where potential oxygen delivery issues and fire risk present a serious hazard.
Source
FDA recall Z-1942-2026 (event ID 98554).
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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