Respironics California Inc: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-2084-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Continuous Ventilator/Continuous Ventilator with Respiratory Mechanics, Model No. V1000

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: October 29, 2007

Date Posted: September 4, 2013

Recall Number: Z-2084-2013

Event ID: 48997

Reason for Recall:

The power to the Esprit Display's Backlight is interrupted, causing the GUI to flicker or go dark and making the display unreadable.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 3,255 units (2302 units in US)

Code Information:

Model Number: V1000

Distribution Pattern:

USA Nationwide and Worldwide to Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela, and Vietnam.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated