Viasys Respiratory Care, Inc.dba Bird Products VIASYS AVEA Ventilator, Catalog numbers: 17210-00 (USA Comprehensive Version) Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
VIASYS AVEA Ventilator, Catalog numbers: 17210-00 (USA Comprehensive Version)
Brand
Viasys Respiratory Care, Inc.dba Bird Products
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Catalog numbers: 17210-00, Serial numbers: AGV02302, AEV01757
Products Sold
Catalog numbers: 17210-00; Serial numbers: AGV02302, AEV01757
Viasys Respiratory Care, Inc.dba Bird Products is recalling VIASYS AVEA Ventilator, Catalog numbers: 17210-00 (USA Comprehensive Version) due to Alarm Failure -- There is a potential of alarms not being activated subsequent to specific electronic faults that may cause INOP condition.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Alarm Failure -- There is a potential of alarms not being activated subsequent to specific electronic faults that may cause INOP condition.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On December 18, 2007, a product notification letter was mailed to all customers in the United States via overnight carrier (registed mail) and a product notification letter was mailed to all international customers via Federal Express. The recall letter informed the customers of the problem and also inform them that a Cardinal Health (Viasys) service representative will be contacting them immediately to arrange & service their ventilator. For futher information please contack Andrea von Muller at 760-778-7323.
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 noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
AL, CA, MA, NV, NM, NY
Page updated: Jan 10, 2026