Newport HT70 and HT70 Plus Ventilators, Model Number: HT70 and HT70 Plus. Product Usage: The HT70 ventilator system is intended to provide continuous or intermittent positive pressure mechanical ventilatory support for the care of individuals who require mechanical ventilation through invasive or non-invasive interfaces. Specifically, the HT70 family of ventilators is applicable for infant, pediatric and adult patients greater than or equal to 5 kg (11 lbs.). The HT70 is a restricted medical device intended for use by qualified, trained personnel under the direction of a physician. The HT70 is suitable for use in hospital, sub-acute, emergency room, and home care environments, as well as for transport and emergency response applications.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Model Number: HT70 and HT70 Plus. Serial numbers: N12HT700514226 to N12HT700514231, N12HT700514233 to N12HT700514236, N12HT700514238 to N12HT700614280, N12HT700614282 to N12HT700614299, N12HT700614301 to N12HT700614309, N12HT720410266 to N12HT720410268, N12HT720410271, N12HT720410273, N12HT720410282, N12HT720410283, N12HT720410286, N12HT720410288, N12HT720410289, N12HT720410290, N12HT720410294 to N12HT720510300, N12HT720510302, N12HT720510322 to N12HT720510330, N12HT720510332 to N12HT720510344,
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. 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:
Newport Medical Instruments Inc
Reason for Recall:
May emit a continuous high priority alarm and the ventilator may stop ventilating, due to a component failure on the control board.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Newport HT70 and HT70 Plus Ventilators, Model Number: HT70 and HT70 Plus. Product Usage: The HT70 ventilator system is intended to provide continuous or intermittent positive pressure mechanical ventilatory support for the care of individuals who require mechanical ventilation through invasive or non-invasive interfaces. Specifically, the HT70 family of ventilators is applicable for infant, pediatric and adult patients greater than or equal to 5 kg (11 lbs.). The HT70 is a restricted medical device intended for use by qualified, trained personnel under the direction of a physician. The HT70 is suitable for use in hospital, sub-acute, emergency room, and home care environments, as well as for transport and emergency response applications.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Model Number: HT70 and HT70 Plus. Serial numbers: N12HT700514226 to N12HT700514231, N12HT700514233 to N12HT700514236, N12HT700514238 to N12HT700614280, N12HT700614282 to N12HT700614299, N12HT700614301 to N12HT700614309, N12HT720410266 to N12HT720410268, N12HT720410271, N12HT720410273, N12HT720410282, N12HT720410283, N12HT720410286, N12HT720410288, N12HT720410289, N12HT720410290, N12HT720410294 to N12HT720510300, N12HT720510302, N12HT720510322 to N12HT720510330, N12HT720510332 to N12HT720510344,

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2250-2012

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