Medtronic Newport™ HT70 and HT70 Plus Ventilator Lawsuit Lawyers

National Legal Help for Victims Injured by Defective Life-Support Devices

In June 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a Class I recall, the most serious type of medical device recall, for specific models of the Medtronic Newport™ HT70 and HT70 Plus ventilators. These machines, widely used in hospital, emergency, and home care settings, are meant to provide life-sustaining respiratory support for vulnerable patients, including infants and children.

The recall follows Medtronic’s discovery that faulty components—specifically, two capacitors on the ventilator’s controller circuit board—can fail during use. When this failure occurs, it may cause the ventilator to shut down unexpectedly or silence the alarm meant to alert caregivers to a malfunction. As a result, patients relying on these machines for oxygen could suffer from dangerously low oxygen levels (hypoxia), carbon dioxide buildup (hypercapnia), brain damage, or death.

Medtronic has received 63 medical device reports related to this failure, including two serious injuries and one death. These incidents are especially concerning because many patients using these devices cannot breathe independently and are entirely dependent on ventilator support.

The recall does not offer repair or correction. Medtronic has advised users to immediately discontinue use of affected machines and seek alternative forms of ventilation. Medtronic is also no longer servicing the affected ventilators or the defective parts. For families affected by this recall—particularly those who suffered serious injury or loss due to ventilator failure—legal action may be the only path to justice and compensation.

Who Is at Risk From These Defective Ventilators?

The Newport™ HT70 and HT70 Plus ventilators were designed to support a wide range of patients—from infants weighing as little as 11 pounds to adults—in diverse healthcare settings. These include:

• Hospital intensive care units
• Emergency departments
• Pediatric and neonatal care units
• Sub-acute or rehabilitation facilities
• Home healthcare environments
• Transport and emergency medical response

Because these ventilators are used across such critical environments, any sudden shutdown poses a grave threat. Pediatric patients and individuals with respiratory conditions such as COPD, asthma, or neuromuscular disease face an elevated risk of injury or death when ventilators fail.

Patients and families may not have realized that their machines were part of the affected batch. Others may have experienced unexplained ventilator failures that now appear connected to this defect. The severity of this situation lies not only in the technical malfunction, but also in the real-life injuries, loss of oxygen, and fatalities that may have resulted without warning.

What Legal Options Are Available for Victims?

Families who trusted the Medtronic Newport™ HT70 and HT70 Plus ventilators for critical life support have a legal right to pursue compensation if the device failed and caused harm. Victims may be eligible to file a lawsuit for:

• Medical expenses from emergency treatment or hospitalization
• Long-term rehabilitation costs
• Pain and suffering caused by ventilator failure
• Wrongful death damages in fatal cases
• Loss of future income or earning ability due to permanent injury

As this is a Class I FDA recall, it signifies the highest risk level for patient safety. Medtronic has acknowledged the problem, yet it has opted not to correct or replace the defective machines. This raises serious concerns about corporate responsibility and accountability. Legal action can not only help secure financial compensation for those harmed but also send a message to manufacturers that patient safety must come first.

Lawsuits related to defective medical devices are typically handled under product liability law. Plaintiffs must show that the device was defective and that the defect directly caused injury or death. In this case, the known design defect in the ventilator’s control board provides a clear foundation for legal claims.

How Do I Know If My Ventilator Was Affected?

Medtronic’s recall affects specific units of the Newport™ HT70 and HT70 Plus ventilators and certain service parts manufactured during particular timeframes. If you or a loved one used a Medtronic ventilator in recent years, especially in home care or pediatric settings, you may have been exposed to this risk.

Patients and families should take the following steps:

• Review medical records to identify the ventilator model used
• Contact healthcare providers or home care equipment suppliers to verify device serial numbers
• Check with Medtronic Customer Service at 800-962-9888 to confirm if the device was part of the recall
• Document any ventilator-related malfunctions, alarms, or shutdowns
• Gather medical records from any hospitalization or injury events that may be related

Even if your ventilator did not fail, being prescribed a defective device can still support a legal claim—especially in cases where Medtronic knew of the risks and continued distribution or failed to adequately warn patients and providers.

Why Families Need a National Civil Litigation Law Firm

Product liability cases involving defective medical devices are complex. They often involve corporate legal teams, extensive technical evidence, and aggressive defense tactics. Victims need strong legal representation by a national firm that is equipped to handle high-stakes litigation across multiple jurisdictions.

Parker Waichman LLP is currently investigating cases related to the Medtronic Newport™ HT70 and HT70 Plus ventilators. As a national civil litigation firm, we represent clients throughout the United States who have been harmed by dangerous medical devices. We understand the medical, emotional, and financial toll that defective life-support machines can inflict on families, and we’re committed to holding manufacturers accountable.

Our firm can review your case, gather necessary records, work with medical experts, and pursue full compensation through negotiation or trial. If you or someone you love was injured or died after using a recalled Medtronic ventilator, you may have a strong legal claim. Legal deadlines apply, so don’t wait

Contact Parker Waichman LLP For a Free Case Review

If you or a loved one experienced injury, oxygen deprivation, or even death while using a Medtronic Newport™ HT70 or HT70 Plus ventilator, now is the time to act. Parker Waichman LLP is currently reviewing cases involving these dangerous and defective devices.

Our national legal team is available to help families understand their rights and pursue justice. We offer free consultations with no obligation, and we will handle your case with the urgency and care it deserves.

Call 1-800-YOUR-LAWYER (1-800-968-7529) now to speak with a product injury lawyer. You may be entitled to significant compensation, but strict legal deadlines apply. Don’t wait to protect your rights.