ResMed recalls Astral 100/150 and 100/50 ventilators due to supercapacitor electrolyte leakage that may damage charger chips, causing ventilation interruptions. Affected units have specific serial numbers and model codes.
Due to a Supercapacitor electrolyte leakage on Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) may damage the charger chip, causing fail-safe state and interruption of ventilation therapy.
ResMed is recalling its Astral 100/150 and 100/50 ventilators because a supercapacitor electrolyte leak can damage the charger chip, leading to interrupted ventilation therapy. This poses a risk to patients who rely on these devices for breathing support.
A supercapacitor electrolyte leak can damage the charger chip on the ventilator's printed circuit board. This may cause the device to enter a fail-safe state and stop providing ventilation therapy, which is critical for patients who require mechanical breathing support.
Patients using ResMed Astral ventilators for mechanical ventilation are most at risk. The recall affects specific models with serial numbers and model codes listed in the notice.
Check for specific serial numbers: Astral 100/150 units with serial numbers less than 22241890149, and Astral 100/50 units with serial numbers less than 22241440282. Also, verify the PCBA spare parts codes and box serial numbers as listed in the recall notice.
Identify your ventilator's serial number and compare it to the affected ranges provided in the recall notice.
Reach out to ResMed directly to confirm if your device is affected and receive instructions for next steps.
The recall is due to a supercapacitor electrolyte leak that can damage the charger chip, causing the ventilator to stop providing ventilation therapy.
Astral 100/150 and Astral 100/50 ventilators with specific serial numbers and model codes listed in the recall notice.
No, but you should check your serial number and contact ResMed to confirm if your device is affected and follow their instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send ResMed to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2735-2026 — ResMed ResMed Hello, I own a ResMed that is covered by recall Z-2735-2026 from ResMed. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
