PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Critical Class I Ongoing

BiPAP A30 Ventilator, Part Number 1111143 (US and OUS) OUS Only: Part Numbers 1111144 1111145 1111147 1111148 1111149 1111150 1111154 1111181 1116155 1111144L 1111144M 1111144V BR1111143 CN1111143 R1111143 R1111150 R1111181

Reported: May 29, 2024 Initiated: March 26, 2024 #Z-1814-2024

Product Description

BiPAP A30 Ventilator, Part Number 1111143 (US and OUS) OUS Only: Part Numbers 1111144 1111145 1111147 1111148 1111149 1111150 1111154 1111181 1116155 1111144L 1111144M 1111144V BR1111143 CN1111143 R1111143 R1111150 R1111181

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
3 US; 21,414 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 A30 Ventilator, Part Number 1111143 (US and OUS) OUS Only: Part Numbers 1111144 1111145 1111147 1111148 1111149 1111150 1111154 1111181 1116155 1111144L 1111144M 1111144V BR1111143 CN1111143 R1111143 R1111150 R1111181. Recalled by Philips Respironics, Inc.. Units affected: 3 US; 21,414 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-1814-2024.