Newport Medical Instruments Inc Newport HT50 Ventilator (all Models) Recall
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Newport HT50 Ventilator (all Models)
Brand
Newport Medical Instruments Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
All models, all serial numbers
Products Sold
All models, all serial numbers
Newport Medical Instruments Inc is recalling Newport HT50 Ventilator (all Models) due to Battery Life: With use over time, the internal battery begins losing its ability to hold a charge resulting in shortened ventilator operation time. Sp. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Battery Life: With use over time, the internal battery begins losing its ability to hold a charge resulting in shortened ventilator operation time. Specifically, Newport has received a number of reports concerning the internal battery not lasting as long as expected followed by ventilator shut down with less advance warning than when the battery was new.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
An Important Medical Device Correction Letter was issued on September 14, 2007 as a short term fix. The firm has submitted a long term correction as a supplement to its 510 K which is pending review by FDA.
Verify this information on the official source
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