The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0915-2021·Announced 2021-02-03

Philips Respironics V60 Plus Ventilator Recalled for Navigation Ring Issues

Respironics is recalling V60 Plus ventilators because the navigation ring may fail or cause erratic parameter changes.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a life-support device where erratic parameter changes pose a risk of harm, though no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Respironics California, LLC is recalling the Philips Respironics V60 Plus Ventilator (Part Number 1138747) due to potential issues with the navigation ring interface and liquid ingress. The recall covers 682 systems, with an amendment on July 29, 2021, expanding the scope to 15,185 U.S. systems for faceplate replacement.

The identified issues include the navigation ring becoming inoperative or operating intermittently, and the ring causing ventilator parameter values to change erratically during setting entries and adjustments. These defects could compromise the device's ability to deliver consistent ventilation settings.

The affected units were distributed worldwide, including the United States (nationwide, Guam, and Puerto Rico) and numerous international locations. Consumers and healthcare facilities should check their device serial numbers against the list provided by the manufacturer and contact Respironics for instructions on repair or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Philips Respironics V60 Plus Ventilator Part Number 1138747 - Product Usage: intended to be used only with various combinations of Respironics-recommended patient circuits, interfaces (masks), humidifiers, and other accessories.

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)

  • Model: V60 Plus Part Number: 1138747 V60 Plus Ventilator

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 2 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 16 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 16 products in this recall →