CareFusion 203, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: Z-2006-2012)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2012.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

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.

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: June 19, 2012

Date Posted: July 25, 2012

Recall Number: Z-2006-2012

Event ID: 62349

Reason for Recall:

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.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 266

Code Information:

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Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide Distribution including AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, KY, ME, MI, MO, MN, MT, ND, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, PA, SC, SD, TX , UT, WI, and WV.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated