Philips Respironics recalls E30 ventilators with humidifier due to potential foam particles entering airways. Affected models include DSX9999H11, INX9999H19, RINX9999H19. No remedy specified in recall notice.
The polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) foam may degrade into particles which may enter the device s the air pathway and be ingested or inhaled by the user, and the PE-PUR foam may off-gas certain chemicals.
“Philips Respironics E30 Ventilator Recall: Foam Particles Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/62344-philips-respironics-e30-ventilator-recall-foam-particles-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-1972-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1972-2021%22&limit=1).
The FDA announced on June 14, 2021, that Philips Respironics is recalling the E30 ventilator with humidifier due to hazardous foam degradation. The PE-PUR foam may disintegrate into particles or off-gas chemicals that users could inhale.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Philips Respironics
Product: Philips Respironics E30 with Humidifier, Continuous Ventilator, Minimum Ventilatory Support, Facility Use
Material Numbers: DSX9999H11, INX9999H19, RINX9999H19
All Serial Numbers
The hazard
The polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) foam inside the device may degrade into particles that enter the air pathway and be ingested or inhaled by the user. Additionally, the foam may off-gas certain chemicals.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Philips Respironics has issued 25 other recalls since June 12, 2018. Recent similar product recalls include the Ventec V+Pro Ventilator Recall (March 25, 2026), the Baxter Blue Ventilator Adapter Module Recall (February 18, 2026), and the ResMed Astral Ventilators Recall (June 25, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for product numbers DSX9999H11, INX9999H19, or RINX9999H19 on the ventilator. The E30 ventilator is intended for use in facilities with patients over 7 years of age and 18kg.
Brand
Philips Respironics
Category
Medical device
FDA recall event · 3 products
All 3 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
Classification
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
Global distribution
Recall number
Product, codes & lots
Z-1972-2021
Philips Respironics E30 with Humidifier, Continuous Ventilator, Minimum Ventilatory Support, Facility Use; Product Numbers DSX9999H11, INX9999H19, RINX9999H19 The Philips Respironics E30 ventilator is intended to provide invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support for individuals with Respiratory Insufficiency. It is specifically for the care of adult and pediatric patients >7 years of age and >18kgs.; All Serial Numbers Material Numbers: DSX9999H11 INX9999H19 RINX9999H19
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Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1972-2021 (June 14, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1972-2021 to see it in context.
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