Philips Respironics recalls Trilogy 100, 200, Garbin Plus, Aeris, and LifeVent ventilators made before April 2021 due to potential PE-PUR foam particles entering air pathways and being inhaled or ingested by users.
The polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) foam may degrade into particles which may enter the devices air pathway and be ingested or inhaled by the user, and the PE-PUR foam may off-gas certain chemicals.
Philips Respironics is recalling several continuous ventilator models made before April 2021 because the foam used in their construction could break into particles that users might inhale or ingest. This poses a health risk, especially for people who rely on these devices for breathing support.
The ventilators use polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) foam that can degrade into small particles. These particles may enter the air pathway inside the device and be inhaled or ingested by the user, potentially causing health issues.
Users of Trilogy 100, Trilogy 200, Garbin Plus, Aeris, or LifeVent ventilators made before April 2021 are affected. Patients with respiratory conditions who depend on these devices for breathing support are at the highest risk.
Check if your ventilator model is listed in the product names (Trilogy 100, Trilogy 200, Garbin Plus, Aeris, or LifeVent) and was manufactured before April 2021. Look for specific serial numbers or material numbers in the provided list.
Identify your ventilator model from the list of affected products: Trilogy 100, Trilogy 200, Garbin Plus, Aeris, or LifeVent.
Confirm your device was manufactured before April 2021 by checking the serial number or material numbers listed in the recall notice.
The PE-PUR foam in these ventilators may degrade into particles that can enter the air pathway and be inhaled or ingested by users, posing a health risk.
Check if your ventilator model is one of the affected ones (Trilogy 100, Trilogy 200, Garbin Plus, Aeris, or LifeVent) and was manufactured before April 2021. Look for specific serial numbers or material numbers in the provided list.
Check your device model and manufacturing date. If affected, contact Philips Respironics for guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips Respironics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1956-2021 — Philips Respironics Philips Respironics Hello, I own a Philips Respironics that is covered by recall Z-1956-2021 from Philips Respironics. 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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