The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0908-2022·Announced 2022-04-27

Philips Respironics V60 Plus Ventilator Recalled for Electrical Circuit Failure Risk

Philips Respironics V60 Plus Ventilators are recalled for an internal electrical circuit defect that could cause the device to stop operating. Approximately 12,145 units were affected worldwide.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This FDA Class I recall affects a critical life-support medical device, which mandates a minimum severity score of Severe per agency classification. No deaths, serious injuries, or hospitalizations have been reported in the available source material.

Plain-English summary

The Philips Respironics V60 Plus Ventilator is a medical device used for respiratory support. All models are affected by this recall, including models 1138747 and 1137276.

An internal electrical circuit defect has been identified that could cause the ventilator to cease operating in some cases. The defect affects approximately 12,145 units distributed worldwide, including distribution across all US states and multiple countries internationally.

Affected individuals and healthcare providers should contact Respironics California, LLC for information about device replacement, repair, or other remediation options related to this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Philips Respironics V60 Plus Ventilator (All Models, including: 1138747, 1137276)
Manufacturer
Respironics California, LLC
Category
Medical Device — Respiratory / Ventilator
Hazard
Affected units
12,145

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • All Lots & Serial Numbers

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 50 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Respironics California, LLC under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 3 products in this recall →

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