Philips Respironics recalls Trilogy 100, Trilogy 200, Garbin Plus, Aeris, and LifeVent ventilators due to potential foam degradation. Affected units may need replacement to prevent particle release.
In 2018, Philips Respironics added foam replacement to the preventive maintenance schedule for these devices after discovering the polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) foam may degrade into particles. This 2018 correction has been superseded by the device removal and rework described in Philips Respironics 2021 recall action for the same devices.
Philips Respironics is recalling several ventilator models because of a foam material issue that could degrade into particles. This recall is important for users to prevent potential health risks from inhaling particles.
The ventilators use polyester-based polyurethane foam that may degrade into particles over time. This degradation was identified in 2018 and addressed through a 2021 recall action to remove and rework the devices.
Users of Trilogy 100, Trilogy 200, Garbin Plus, Aeris, and LifeVent ventilators in home, hospital, or portable settings. Patients with respiratory conditions are most at risk.
Check the device serial numbers listed in the recall notice. The affected models include Trilogy 100, Trilogy 200, Garbin Plus, Aeris, and LifeVent ventilators with specific material numbers and serial prefixes.
Review the device serial numbers against the list provided in the recall notice to confirm if your ventilator is affected.
Philips Respironics identified that the polyester-based polyurethane foam in these ventilators may degrade into particles over time, which was addressed through a 2021 recall action.
The recall requires checking your device serial numbers against the provided list. If affected, Philips Respironics will remove and rework the device to prevent particle release.
Yes, the affected models include Trilogy 100, Trilogy 200, Garbin Plus, Aeris, and LifeVent ventilators with specific material numbers and serial prefixes 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-0785-2022 — Philips Respironics Philips Respironics Hello, I own a Philips Respironics that is covered by recall Z-0785-2022 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
