Use cautionMedical device recall · FDA · Published December 12, 2019
ResMed Stellar Ventilators: Alarms May Fail Without Proper Power
ResMed recalls Stellar ventilators (Models 100/150) with serial numbers 20160123307-22171057208 due to potential alarm failure if stored without AC power for over 36 hours.
Combination of software and a component failure may cause audible alarms not to operate properly, the alarm buzzer not work, for ventilators that have a failed electronic component and, that are stored without AC power connected for more than 36 hours leading to full depletion of the battery and, that powers on automatically when connected to AC power without pressing the power switch.
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📍Recalling firmResMed Ltd.1 Elizabeth Macarthur Dr · Bella Vista, Australia
“ResMed Stellar Ventilators: Alarms May Fail Without Proper Power.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/66330-resmed-stellar-ventilators-alarms-may-fail-without-proper-power. Based on FDA recall #Z-0915-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0915-2020%22&limit=1).
The FDA announced on Dec. 12, 2019, that ResMed Ltd. recalled 69 ResMed Stellar non-invasive/invasive ventilators, models 100 and 150, due to a hazard where alarms may fail to operate properly. According to the FDA, this defect involves software and component failures that prevent audible alarms from working correctly.
According to the FDA, a combination of software and a component failure may cause audible alarms not to operate properly or the alarm buzzer to fail. This issue affects ventilators with a failed electronic component that have been stored without AC power connected for more than 36 hours, leading to full battery depletion and automatic power-on when connected to AC power.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show ResMed Ltd. has issued three other recalls since Sept. 13, 2023, including a June 25, 2026 recall for Astral Ventilators due to supercapacitor leak risks and a Nov. 20, 2023 recall for AirFit F20 Masks regarding magnetic interference. Other recent recalls of similar products include the May 8, 2026 Ventec VOCSN+Pro Ventilator Recall for backup alarm failures and March 2, 2026 Philips Respironics Trilogy EV300 and Evo Ventilator recalls for software-related alarm risks.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your ResMed Stellar ventilator's model number (100 or 150) and serial number. The serial numbers range from 20160123307 to 22171057208.
Brand
ResMed
Category
Medical device
Based on the official FDA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Power Connection
Ensure the ventilator is connected to AC power and the power switch is pressed before use to prevent automatic startup without alarms.
Verify Serial Number
Confirm your ventilator's serial number falls within the range 20160123307 to 22171057208 to determine if it is affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 9 states.
Listed by the agency
Not listed
FDA distribution: “U.S.: PA, MA, VA, TN, CT, IL, GA, FL, MT” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
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Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0915-2020 (December 12, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0915-2020 to see it in context.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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