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FDA Devices Critical Class I Ongoing

BiPAP V30 Auto Ventilator, Part Number 1111178

Reported: May 29, 2024 Initiated: March 26, 2024 #Z-1812-2024

Product Description

BiPAP V30 Auto Ventilator, Part Number 1111178

Reason for Recall

Potential for devices to experience interruption/loss of therapy during a Ventilator Inoperative alarm. This may lead to hypoventilation, mild to severe hypoxemia, hypercarbia, respiratory failure/insufficiency, or potentially death in the most vulnerable patients.

Details

Recalling Firm
Philips Respironics, Inc.
Units Affected
5,958 US; None OUS
Distribution
Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide including PR and GU; Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, and Turkey.
Location
Murrysville, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
BiPAP V30 Auto Ventilator, Part Number 1111178. Recalled by Philips Respironics, Inc.. Units affected: 5,958 US; None OUS.
Why was this product recalled?
Potential for devices to experience interruption/loss of therapy during a Ventilator Inoperative alarm. This may lead to hypoventilation, mild to severe hypoxemia, hypercarbia, respiratory failure/insufficiency, or potentially death in the most vulnerable patients.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 29, 2024. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1812-2024.