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FDA (Devices) recall action 88127

Respironics California, LLC recalled 2 products on 2021-07-28

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Products
2
Announced
2021-07-28
Critical
0
Units
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Why these products were recalled

It has been identified that ventilators equipped with High Flow Therapy (Software Versions 3.00 and 3.10), that includes a designed safety mechanism that limits the amount of pressure that can be delivered to a patient, in situations where the system pressure reaches the maximum limit and sounds the "Cannot Reach Target Flow" alarm , the system will reduce pressure and simultaneously decreasing the flow rate to a level below what was set by the clinicians. If the reason for the increase in pressure is not resolved, the ventilator will continue to provide the lower flow rate, which result in …

The agency’s own wording, quoted from the enforcement report.

States named across these recalls

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  • SevereFDA (Devices)··2021-07-28

    Philips Respironics V60 Plus Ventilator software defect reduces oxygen delivery to patients

    Respironics V60 Plus Ventilators (software versions 3.00 and 3.10) may reduce oxygen flow below clinical settings, risking oxygen desaturation and hypoxemia in mechanically ventilated patients.

    Product
    Philips Respironics V60 Plus Ventilator with Software Versions 3.00 and 3.10. The Respironics V60/V60 Plus Ventilator is an assist ventilator and is intended to augment patient breathing. It is intended for spontaneously breathing individuals who require mechanical ventilation
    Category
    Distribution
    48 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)··2021-07-28

    Philips Respironics V60 Ventilator Flow Rate Reduction Safety Defect

    Philips Respironics V60 ventilators with High Flow Therapy software versions 3.00 and 3.10 may reduce oxygen delivery below prescribed levels when pressure limits are reached, risking oxygen desaturation.

    Product
    Philips Respironics V60 Ventilator with Software Versions 3.00 and 3.10. The Respironics V60/V60 Plus Ventilator is an assist ventilator and is intended to augment patient breathing. It is intended for spontaneously breathing individuals who require mechanical ventilation: pat
    Category
    Distribution
    48 states