ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1812-2024 ยท MNS Ventilator, Continuous, Non-Life-Supporting

Philips Respironics, Inc.

BiPAP V30 Auto Ventilator, Part Number 1111178

DateMay 24, 2024 (initiated Mar 26, 2024)
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonPotential 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.
Root causeDevice Design
ActionThe firm notified customers via mailed URGENT Medical Device Recall notice on March 26, 2024. The notice described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The firm reminded customers to refer to the user manual and to perform a clinical assessment prior to placing a patient on the ventilator to ensure that: 1. The device is appropriately set for patient requirements. 2. Alternate ventilation equipment is available. 3. Alternative monitoring (such as alarming Pulse Oximeter or Respiratory) is used where appropriate. Depending on the level of ventilatory support required, customers were
Quantity5,958 US; None OUS
DistributionWorldwide 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.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

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