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Class I Recall

Philips Respironics V60 Plus Ventilator (All Models, including: 1138747, 1137276)

Respironics California, LLC

Summary

The FDA issued a Class I for Philips Respironics V60 Plus Ventilator (All Models, including: 1138747, 1137276 by Respironics California, LLC. Reason: Ventilator units have an issue impacting an internal electrical circuit within the ventilators, that in some cases could result in the ventilator ceas.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-0908-2022

Action Date

2022-04-27

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

Philips Respironics V60 Plus Ventilator (All Models, including: 1138747, 1137276)

Lot/Code Info: All Lots & Serial Numbers

Quantity Affected: 12,145 units

Reason for Recall

Ventilator units have an issue impacting an internal electrical circuit within the ventilators, that in some cases could result in the ventilator ceasing to operate.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY and the countries of Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guam, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Martinique, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland , Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, R¿union, Romania, Russian Fed., Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, St. Pier, Miquel., Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Utd. Arab. Emir., Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis, Futuna, Zambia, Japan.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2022-02-28

Company

Context & Analysis

This is a Class I recall. Class I recalls are the most serious — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

This was one of 150 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Respironics California, LLC has 7 FDA actions in our database, including 7 recalls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class I recall?

A Class I recall is the most serious type. The FDA has determined there is a reasonable probability that the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Respironics California, LLC) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Respironics California, LLC have FDA actions?

Respironics California, LLC has 7 FDA actions in our database, including 7 recalls and 0 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-0908-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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