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Class I Recall

Philips Respironics E30 with Humidifier, Continuous Ventilator, Minimum Ventilatory Support, Facility Use; Product Numbe

Philips Respironics, Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class I for Philips Respironics E30 with Humidifier, Continuous Ventilator, Minimum Ventilat by Philips Respironics, Inc.. Reason: The polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) foam may degrade into particles which may enter the device s the air pathway and be ingested or inhaled by t.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-1972-2021

Action Date

2021-07-21

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

Philips Respironics E30 with Humidifier, Continuous Ventilator, Minimum Ventilatory Support, Facility Use; Product Numbers DSX9999H11, INX9999H19, RINX9999H19 The Philips Respironics E30 ventilator is intended to provide invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support for individuals with Respiratory Insufficiency. It is specifically for the care of adult and pediatric patients >7 years of age and >18kgs.

Lot/Code Info: All Serial Numbers Material Numbers: DSX9999H11 INX9999H19 RINX9999H19

Quantity Affected: 15,357,775 (10,307,186 in US, 5,039,748 OUS) in total

Reason for Recall

The polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) foam may degrade into particles which may enter the device s the air pathway and be ingested or inhaled by the user, and the PE-PUR foam may off-gas certain chemicals.

Distribution

Global distribution

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2021-06-14

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 157 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 413 device-related FDA actions this month.

Philips Respironics, Inc. has 74 FDA actions in our database, including 74 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 (Philips Respironics, Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Philips Respironics, Inc. have FDA actions?

Philips Respironics, Inc. has 74 FDA actions in our database, including 74 recalls and 0 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1972-2021" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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