USFDA Medical Device Safety and Recalls: Respironics California, Esprit V1000 and V200 Ventilators - Power Failure May Occur...

A recall has been issued for Respironics California, Esprit V1000 and V200 Ventilators because power failure may occur.  The 3rd Generation Power Supplies are installed in Esprit V1000 and V200 Ventilators and are also sold as 3rd Generation Power Supply Repair Kits. A part in the 3rd Generation Power Supply may prevent the ventilator from using AC power (electricity from a wall socket) or may fail and prevent the ventilator from switching back to AC power after using battery power. 

Additionally, if a battery is not present or is used up, the ventilators will not work. Failure of the power supply may cause the ventilator to shut off, which may result in too much carbon dioxide in a patient’s blood, not enough oxygen in the blood, or death. There have been no reports of death or serious injury related to this potential problem.  

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