Thumper Cardiopulmonary Resuscitator — Class III medical device recall Z-1632-2018
Terminated recall by Michigan Instruments, Inc., reported 2018-05-16. A performance issue with the chest depth needle valve (CDNV) may arise where turning the knob will not deliver
| Recall number | Z-1632-2018 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Michigan Instruments, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2018-02-13 |
| Classified | 2018-05-04 |
| Reported by FDA | 2018-05-16 |
| Terminated | 2019-04-03 |
| Countries outside the US | CN |
| Quantity | 38 devices |
| Model numbers | 1007CCV, 15370 |
Product
Thumper Cardiopulmonary Resuscitator, Model 1007CCV, Catalog No. 15370 Product Usage: The device is used to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CRP) on adult patients and only adult patients in cases of clinical death as defined by a lack of spontaneous breathing and pulse.
Reason for recall
A performance issue with the chest depth needle valve (CDNV) may arise where turning the knob will not deliver any compression depth to the piston during the first 5 revolutions of the knob.The last ¿ to ¿ revolution of the knob could deliver a full 8cm of compression.
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.