Philips Respironics recalls BiPAP V30 Auto ventilators with non-conforming plastic that may release VOCs and cause sudden failure. Affected units have specific serial numbers. Contact for remedy.
Certain devices were built with motor assemblies that could contain non-conforming plastic material. This could result in 1. Exposure to off-gassing of Volatile Organic Compounds not normally present creating a potential biosafety or toxicological hazard and 2. Sudden failure of the device causing a Ventilator Inoperative condition with the potential for asphyxia if not immediately identified and addressed by the care provider.
Philips Respironics is recalling BiPAP V30 Auto ventilators due to potential plastic material issues that could release harmful chemicals or cause the device to stop working suddenly. This poses a risk of asphyxiation if not addressed by a healthcare provider.
The ventilators contain non-conforming plastic that can release Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), creating a potential health hazard. Additionally, the motor assembly might fail suddenly, causing the device to stop working and risking asphyxiation if not immediately corrected by a healthcare provider.
Healthcare providers using the BiPAP V30 Auto ventilators in the US market are most at risk. Patients relying on this device for continuous ventilation may also be affected.
Check for serial numbers starting with N305924 or N305925 in the US market. The affected models are BiPAP V30 Auto ventilators with specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Look for the serial number on the device, which starts with N305924 or N305925.
Certain BiPAP V30 Auto ventilators were built with motor assemblies containing non-conforming plastic that could release harmful chemicals or cause sudden failure.
The ventilator may release Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and could stop working suddenly, risking asphyxiation if not immediately addressed by a healthcare provider.
Check the serial number on your device; affected units have specific serial numbers starting with N305924 or N305925 as listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips Respironics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1625-2021 — Philips Respironics Philips Respironics Hello, I own a Philips Respironics that is covered by recall Z-1625-2021 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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