Cardinal Health 203, Inc The LTV Series ventilators provides continuous or intermittent ventilatory support for the care of individuals who require mechanical ventilation. This is a prescription medical device intended for use by personnel under the direction of a physician. The ventilator is suitable for use in institutional, home and transport settings. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
The LTV Series ventilators provides continuous or intermittent ventilatory support for the care of individuals who require mechanical ventilation. This is a prescription medical device intended for use by personnel under the direction of a physician. The ventilator is suitable for use in institutional, home and transport settings.
Brand
Cardinal Health 203, Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Recalled ventilators were manufactured prior to September 2003. Models LTV 1000, 950, 900, and 900 Model contain serial numbers less than A006500, C07000, B03500, and D01400, respectively.
Products Sold
Recalled ventilators were manufactured prior to September 2003. Models LTV 1000, 950, 900, and 900 Model contain serial numbers less than A006500, C07000, B03500, and D01400, respectively.
Cardinal Health 203, Inc is recalling The LTV Series ventilators provides continuous or intermittent ventilatory support for the care of i due to Ventilators have not consistently switched to internal battery operation when the external DC power source has become inadequate to supply stable powe. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Ventilators have not consistently switched to internal battery operation when the external DC power source has become inadequate to supply stable power. This situation results in loss of ventilation to the patient.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
A letter titled "Important Safety Information", dated September 7, 2004, was issued to all affected customers alerting them to the possibility of ventilator failure and providing instructions for recognizing and responding to the situation.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026