Compressor, Air, Portable
FDA adverse event reports and recall history for compressor, air, portable (product code BTI), from the public MAUDE/AEMS corpus and the live FDA recall database.
- Total reports
- 5,328
- Deaths
- 36
- Injuries
- 136
- Malfunctions
- 3,667
Reports per year
Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.
Recent recalls
- 2024-01-30Open, ClassifiedComponent design/selection
EVair air compressor, model numbers: M1230849 and M1230847
GE HealthCare has become aware of elevated levels of formaldehyde when the EVair or EVair 03 (Jun-Air) optional compressors are used with the CARESCAPE R860 or Engstrm Carestation/Pro ventilators, respectively. These elevated results were observed in preliminary testing that was conducted at an elevated room temperature of 40oC (104oF), at the lowest possible flow condition of 2 L/min (worstcase, minimum bias flow with no additional ventilation), and all of the gas being supplied from the compressor (i.e., FiO2 of 21% / no supplemental oxygen). GE HealthCare is continuing to evaluate the root cause for these elevated levels of formaldehyde. While these test conditions are not representative of typical clinical use conditions,GE HealthCare is taking this action to further reduce the potential for patient exposure.
- 2024-01-30Open, ClassifiedComponent design/selection
EVair 03 (Jun-air) air compressor, model numbers: 1609000 and 1609002
GE HealthCare has become aware of elevated levels of formaldehyde when the EVair or EVair 03 (Jun-Air) optional compressors are used with the CARESCAPE R860 or Engstrm Carestation/Pro ventilators, respectively. These elevated results were observed in preliminary testing that was conducted at an elevated room temperature of 40oC (104oF), at the lowest possible flow condition of 2 L/min (worstcase, minimum bias flow with no additional ventilation), and all of the gas being supplied from the compressor (i.e., FiO2 of 21% / no supplemental oxygen). GE HealthCare is continuing to evaluate the root cause for these elevated levels of formaldehyde. While these test conditions are not representative of typical clinical use conditions,GE HealthCare is taking this action to further reduce the potential for patient exposure.
- 2024-01-30Open, ClassifiedComponent design/selection
EvAir CPRSR Kit Upgrade: a) DISS/CEE 7/7 230V 50/60 HZ, Model Number M1230849; b) DISS/NEMA 5-15 115V 60 HZ, Model Number M1230847; c) NIST/BS 1363 230V 50/60 HZ, Model Number M1230849; d) NIST/BS 546 230V 50/60 HZ, Model Number M1230849; e) NIST/CEE 7/7 230V 50/60 HZ, Model Number M1230849;
GE HealthCare has become aware of elevated levels of formaldehyde when the EVair or EVair 03 (Jun-Air) optional compressors are used with the CARESCAPE R860 or Engstrm Carestation/Pro ventilators, respectively. These elevated results were observed in preliminary testing that was conducted at an elevated room temperature of 40oC (104oF), at the lowest possible flow condition of 2 L/min (worstcase, minimum bias flow with no additional ventilation), and all of the gas being supplied from the compressor (i.e., FiO2 of 21% / no supplemental oxygen). GE HealthCare is continuing to evaluate the root cause for these elevated levels of formaldehyde. While these test conditions are not representative of typical clinical use conditions,GE HealthCare is taking this action to further reduce the potential for patient exposure.
- 2014-01-28TerminatedMaterial/Component Contamination
Compressor Mini To provide a supply of dry, filtered compressed air for a medical respiratory ventilator or anaesthesia machine that meet the specifications of the compressor mini. compressor mini is intended to be operated by healthcare providers, physicians, nurses, and technicians. Compressor mini is to be used only for bedside application within the hospital environment. Compressor mini is neither intended nor suitable for use during in-hospital patient transportation or during ambulance or air transportation. Compressor mini is not suitable for use with MRI.
Maquet Compressor Mini may deliver compressed air at a temperature higher than specified.
- 2007-04-05TerminatedOther
Medical Air Compressor Model #8413419
Compressors not providing sufficient supply pressure to connected medical ventilator
Monitor compressor, air, portable automatically
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