Philips Respironics recalls V60 Ventilators with part number 1053618 due to potential navigation ring issues causing erratic ventilator settings. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall.
Potential issues with ventilator navigation ring interface and liquid ingress: 1) The navigation ring may become inoperative or operate intermittently; 2) The navigation ring may cause ventilator parameter values to change erratically during setting entries and adjustments.
Philips Respironics is recalling V60 Ventilators with part number 1053618 because the navigation ring may become inoperative or cause settings to change unexpectedly. This could lead to incorrect ventilator adjustments for patients using the device.
The navigation ring on the ventilator may become inoperative or operate intermittently, causing ventilator parameter values to change erratically when settings are adjusted. This could lead to incorrect ventilator settings for patients.
Patients using the Philips Respironics V60 Ventilator with part number 1053618 are most at risk, as the navigation ring issues could cause incorrect ventilator settings during adjustments.
Check for the model V60 with part number 1053618. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice, which include many numbers starting with 1000 and 20100.
Verify if the navigation ring is functioning correctly and if ventilator settings change unexpectedly during adjustments.
If your ventilator has the model V60 with part number 1053618 and one of the listed serial numbers, it is affected.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Philips Respironics for guidance on potential risks and next steps.
Check the serial number against the list of affected units provided 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-0907-2021 — Philips Respironics Philips Respironics Hello, I own a Philips Respironics that is covered by recall Z-0907-2021 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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