Fisher & Paykel Healthcare recalls Airvo 2 humidifiers with specific serial numbers that may sound an audible alert when disconnected from power, potentially delaying oxygen reconnection and causing hypoxia. Affected units must be checked against serial numbers.
When unintentionally disconnected from power source, humidifier device (used to deliver high flow warmed and humidified respiratory gases) may sound audible alert for less than 120 seconds, which may delay user awareness to reconnect power, which could lead to oxygen desaturation, hypoxia. Disinfection kit user manual updated to include checking the audible alert prior to use on a new patient.
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is recalling Airvo 2 and myAirvo 2 humidifiers that may sound an audible alert when disconnected from power. This delay could lead to oxygen desaturation and hypoxia if users don't reconnect the device quickly enough.
When the humidifier disconnects from power unexpectedly, it emits a short audible alert that may take up to 120 seconds to stop. This delay could cause users to miss reconnecting the device, leading to oxygen desaturation and hypoxia.
Patients using these humidifiers for respiratory support are most at risk. The recall affects specific models with serial numbers PT101US/9420012422347 and PT100US/9420012422248.
Check for serial numbers PT101US/9420012422347 or PT100US/9420012422248 on the Airvo 2 or myAirvo 2 humidifiers. The device must be used with a Disinfection Kit User Manual version before UI-185043723.
Look for serial numbers PT101US/9420012422347 or PT100US/9420012422248 on the Airvo 2 or myAirvo 2 humidifier.
The humidifier may sound an audible alert when disconnected from power, which could delay reconnecting the device and cause oxygen desaturation or hypoxia.
Check your device's serial number against PT101US/9420012422347 or PT100US/9420012422248. If affected, ensure you use the Disinfection Kit User Manual version before UI-185043723.
The recall includes updating the Disinfection Kit User Manual to include checking the audible alert before use on a new patient, but no physical repair is needed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Fisher & Paykel Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0158-2026 — Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Hello, I own a Fisher & Paykel Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0158-2026 from Fisher & Paykel Healthcare. 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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