Recall Z-1630-2021— Philips Respironics, Inc.
Class II · Terminated
Class II FDA medical device recall by Philips Respironics, Inc., initiated 2021-04-06, terminated 2024-01-17. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: BiPAP A40, Brazil: Continuous ventilator, non-life-supporting. Material Number: BR1111169. Reason: Certain devices were built with motor assemblies that could contain non-conforming plastic material. This could result in 1. Exposure to off-gassing of Volatile Organic Compounds not normally present creating a potential biosafety or toxicological hazard and 2. Sudden failure of the device causing a Ventilator Inoperative condition with the potential for asphyxia if not immediately identified and addressed by the care provider..
- Recalling firm
- Philips Respironics, Inc.
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2021-04-06
- Terminated
- 2024-01-17
- Firm location
- Murrysville, PA, United States
Product description
BiPAP A40, Brazil: Continuous ventilator, non-life-supporting. Material Number: BR1111169
Reason for recall
Certain devices were built with motor assemblies that could contain non-conforming plastic material. This could result in 1. Exposure to off-gassing of Volatile Organic Compounds not normally present creating a potential biosafety or toxicological hazard and 2. Sudden failure of the device causing a Ventilator Inoperative condition with the potential for asphyxia if not immediately identified and addressed by the care provider.
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