Ventec Life Systems Recalls VOCSN V+Pro Ventilators

Source: FDA · Ohio, Georgia, California, Missouri

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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.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this FDA recall.

What is this FDA recall about?
Ventec Life Systems is recalling 42 VOCSN V+Pro ventilators due to potential oxygen leaks that may reduce oxygen delivery and increase fire risk.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by FDA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Ohio, Georgia, California, Missouri. Check with FDA for the most current geographic scope.
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