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Type of Product Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference RC-2024-RN-00376-1
Product Name/Description fabian HFO Classic and fabian HFOi Neonatal and Pediatric Ventilators

fabian HFO Classic
Model Number: 112001

UDI: 17640140860203

Software Version: SW v5.2.2.

fabian HFOi

Model Number: 113001

UDI: 17640140860043

Software Version: SW v5.2.2.

ARTG
185053
(Emergo Asia Pacific Pty Ltd T/a Emergo Australia- Ventilator, neonatal/paediatric)
Recall Action Level Hospital
Recall Action Classification Class I
Recall Action Commencement Date 14/05/2024
Responsible Entity Emergo Asia Pacific Pty Ltd T/a Emergo Australia
Reason/Issue Ventilation in HFO mode may result in potential false “Patient Disconnect” Alarm.
As part of FSCA-21-003, SW V5.2.2 changed the criteria for detecting a patient circuit disconnect during HFO ventilation with the intent to reduce the potential for patient safety-related risks.

This is a follow up action to RC-2023-RN-00445-1
Recall Action Product Defect Correction
Recall Action Instructions Customers are to:
- Download the software release package 5.2.3.
Note: Designated individuals within each distributor will receive an email message from Vyaire FTP with the title Important Message – Fabian 5.2.3 – Package Download Link, which will contain links to download the software package, IFUs, and the Technical Bulletin TB-0060, Release of Software Version 5.2.3, from Vyaire Medical Inc.’s secure FTP server. The Technical Bulletin will provide detailed information on how to download and install the software package.
- Install the software upgrade according to the upgrade instructions.
- Perform calibration and testing according to the test instructions.
Contact Information 02 9006 1662 - Emergo Australia