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 is recalling E30 ventilators with humidifiers because the foam inside may break into particles that could be inhaled or ingested by users. This poses a risk of respiratory issues for patients using the device.
The polyester-based polyurethane foam in the device can degrade into small particles that may enter the air pathway. These particles could be inhaled or ingested by users, potentially causing respiratory problems.
Adults and children over 7 years old and 18kg who use the E30 ventilator for respiratory support are affected. Patients with respiratory insufficiency are most at risk.
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.
Look for the product numbers DSX9999H11, INX9999H19, or RINX9999H19 on the ventilator.
The polyester-based polyurethane foam may degrade into particles that could be inhaled or ingested by users, posing a risk of respiratory issues.
The affected models have product numbers DSX9999H11, INX9999H19, or RINX9999H19.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips Respironics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1972-2021 — Philips Respironics Philips Respironics Hello, I own a Philips Respironics that is covered by recall Z-1972-2021 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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