Carefusion 203, Inc

Reports per year

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2009–2016. Reporting paused twice in 2026 during FDA reporting-system changes and has since resumed.

Top device categories

• Ventilator, Continuous, Facility UseCBK1,273
• Circuit, Breathing (W Connector, Adaptor, Y Piece)CAI10
• Battery, Replacement, RechargeableMOQ6
• Set, Tubing And Support, Ventilator (W Harness)BZO1
• Mixer, Breathing Gases, Anesthesia InhalationBZR1

Recent recalls

• 2014-09-19TerminatedComponent design/selection

  CareFusion EnVe and ReVel Ventilators. The EnVe/ ReVel Ventilator is designed for use on patients who require respiratory support or mechanical ventilation and weigh a minimum of 5 kg (11 lbs.). It is suitable for service in hospital, transport and homecare as a source of continuous or intermittent positive pressure ventilator support, delivered invasively or non-invasively. These ventilators are restricted medical devices intended for operation by a trained personnel under the direction of a physician and in accordance with all applicable state laws and regulations.

  CareFusion has identified a potential for damage to the power connector on the EnVe and ReVel ventilators due to misconnection by the operator. The input port on the ventilators must have the adapters correctly aligned to function properly. Incorrect alignment may cause the pins in the connector to bend, causing the PTV AC power adapter and/or PTV Auto Lighter Power Cord to be shortened, and pre

• 2012-07-16TerminatedDevice Design

  CareFusion EnVe Ventilator Designed for use on patients who require respiratory support or mechanical ventilation and weigh a minimum of 5 kg (11 lbs). It is suitable for service in hospital and transport environments as a source of continuous or intermittent positive pressure ventilatory support, delivered invasively or non-invasively. It is not intended for homecare use.

  CareFusion identified that the EnVe Ventilator may not hold the set Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) value either intermittently or continuously or it may alarm for a Patient Circuit Fault. The unit will activate either a Low PEEP or Patient Circuit Fault Alarm both audibly and Visually to alert the healthcare professional. Ventilation delivery to the patient may be compromised.

• 2011-10-26TerminatedDevice Design

  CareFusion EnVe Ventilator, Model 19250-001. Manufactured by: CareFusion, 22745 Savi Ranch, Yorba Linda, CA 92887 USA. EnVe is a portable critical care ventilator. It is suitable for a wide range of life support and critical care applications. The ventilator normally operates from external DC power. When the ventilator is portable, a Removable Battery Pack powers the unit. Devices are designed for use on patients who require respiratory support or mechanical ventilation and weigh a minimum of 5 kg (11 lbs).

  CareFusion has identified potential risks associated with the EnVe ventilator manufactured between December 2010 and May 2011. There are 3 issues that can result in ventilation delivery to the patient being interrupted. CareFusion will be contacting facilities to coordinate implementation of the necessary corrective actions.

• 2010-08-10TerminatedProcess control

  Pulmonetic Systems P/N 19189-001 Patient Circuit SPU W/O PEEP 15 FT 5/Pkg. These circuits are intended for use with the MR Conditional LTV 1200 System with the ventilator utilizing an external exhalation valve, as single patient use (SPU) only patient circuits for adult and pediatric patients. The LTV 1200 ventilator is intended to provide continuous or intermittent ventilatory support for the care of individuals who require mechanical ventilation. The ventilator is suitable for use in institutional, home and transport settings, and is applicable for adult and pediatric patients weighing at least 5 kg (11 lbs.), who require the following types of ventilatory support: -Positive Pressure Ventilation, delivered invasively (via ET tube) or non-invasively (via mask). -Assist/Control, SIMV, CPAP or NPPV modes of ventilation. -Breath types including Volume, Pressure Control and Pressure Support.

  CareFusion is recalling the P/N 19189-001 Patient Circuit (SPU W/O PEEP 15ft) because some of the circuit sense lines may have been reversed during the manufacturing process. If the sense lines have been reversed, immediately upon connection of the patient circuit to the ventilator and turning the ventilator on, the ventilator will begin to autocycle (with increased pressure delivered) with both

• 2010-02-25TerminatedComponent design/selection

  Cardinal Health EnVe Ventilator Cat # 19250-001, Manufactured by Cardinal Health, Minneapolis, MN 55447-1341. Intended to provide continuous or intermittent ventilatory support for the care of individuals who require mechanical ventilation.

  CareFusion is recalling the EnVe Ventilator because the EnVe Ventilator does not fully meet applicable standards for immunity to electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI) when tested in the laboratory environment. CareFusion has identified certain device malfunctions that may affect device performance and patient safety in the intended use environment.