Philips Respironics V60 Ventilator Recall: Power Failure Risk
Philips Respironics recalls V60/V60 Plus ventilators with specific PCBA part numbers due to potential power failure causing loss of function. Affected units may need replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Power Management PCBAs may malfunction, causing a power failure leading to ventilator loss of function.
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What happened, in plain English
Philips Respironics is recalling V60 and V60 Plus ventilators with certain part numbers because faulty power management boards could cause the device to stop working. This poses a risk of the ventilator failing during use, which could be dangerous for patients relying on it. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/57438-philips-respironics-v60-ventilator-recall-power-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/57438-philips-respironics-v60-ventilator-recall-power-failure-risk · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2631-2023
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“Philips Respironics V60 Ventilator Recall: Power Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/57438-philips-respironics-v60-ventilator-recall-power-failure-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-2631-2023 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2631-2023%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The power management PCBAs in these ventilators may malfunction, causing the device to lose power and stop functioning. This could lead to the ventilator failing during critical use, potentially endangering patients who depend on it for breathing support.
Who’s affected
Patients using Philips Respironics V60/V60 Plus ventilators with the specified part numbers are most at risk. The recall affects medical devices used by individuals with breathing conditions who require ventilator support.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for PCBA part number 453561544461 or V60 device part numbers 1053617 (US) and 1137276 (Philippines). Also look for specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
- Brand
Philips Respironics- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Device Details
Identify your ventilator's PCBA part number and device part numbers to confirm if it is affected.
Contact Manufacturer
Reach out to Philips Respironics for guidance on next steps if your device is affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 4 states, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “US Distribution to states of: OH, CA, SC, OR; and OUS country of: Philippines.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: California, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 40 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2631-2023 (August 25, 2023) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2631-2023 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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