Vivo 45LS Ventilator- intended to provide continuous or intermittent ventilatory support for the care of individuals who require mechanical ventilation Model Number: 230000 ¿ If the recalled product is a software, include version number: firmware versions 5.0.5 or earlier

Class I - Dangerous

🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: June 2, 2022 Breas Medical Patient Monitors Nationwide

What Should You Do?

Check if you have this product:
Unique Device Identifier (UDI): UDI 07321822300004. Serial number ranges in scope are: D******, K******, M01**** to M040124, where asterisk (*) denotes a digit from 0 to 9.
Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:: Breas Medical, Inc.
Reason for Recall:: A forced shutdown of one of the processors did not generate a watch dog alarm, would develop into a failure AND the instructions to monitor a ventilator dependent patient are NOT followed, the health consequences could potentially be Permanent impairment or life threatening if medical intervention is not obtained
Classification:: Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
Status:: ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

Vivo 45LS Ventilator- intended to provide continuous or intermittent ventilatory support for the care of individuals who require mechanical ventilation Model Number: 230000 ¿ If the recalled product is a software, include version number: firmware versions 5.0.5 or earlier

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Unique Device Identifier (UDI): UDI 07321822300004. Serial number ranges in scope are: D******, K******, M01**** to M040124, where asterisk (*) denotes a digit from 0 to 9.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1382-2022

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