The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1499-2024·Announced 2024-04-24

Philips Respironics Aeris EVO Ventilators Recalled for Loss of Ventilation Risk

Philips Respironics is recalling Aeris EVO ventilators due to a software defect that may cause false battery or power alarms while the device retains adequate power, risking sudden loss of ventilation in pediatric and adult patients. Approximately 775 units are affected.

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: FDA Class I medical device recall affecting a life-sustaining respiratory device. The hazard of sudden loss of ventilation creates a significant risk of serious injury to pediatric and adult patients dependent on the device, though no specific illnesses or injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Philips Respironics is recalling Aeris EVO ventilators with all software versions except 1.05.06.00. These ventilators are used to provide respiratory support for pediatric and adult patients.

The recalled devices contain a software defect that may cause a false 'Battery Depleted' or 'Loss of Power' alarm to appear even when the unit has adequate power available. This defect creates a risk of sudden, unexpected loss of ventilation.

Approximately 775 affected units have been distributed in the United States and internationally. Users of Aeris EVO ventilators should contact Philips Respironics regarding their device to determine if it is affected and what corrective measures are needed.

The recalled product

Product
Aeris EVO, all software versions except 1.05.06.00. Ventilator for pediatric and adult patients. (sold outside US)
Manufacturer
Philips Respironics, Inc.
Hazard
  • loss-of-ventilation
  • software-defect
  • power-alarm-failure

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 (20)

  • Model No. VT2110X24B
  • UDI-DI: 606959062962
  • Serial No. H31910535835D
  • H319109655846
  • H31911031E07F
  • H319110396C37
  • H3191306384A3
  • H3191532256B4
  • H319155872AB0
  • H3191570317EC
  • H3191583620EE
  • H31915891A921
  • H319159299B1D
  • H319160784DFF
  • H3191618894EB
  • H31917208A9F4
  • H319172300FD4
  • H3191724627EA
  • H319173454FAD
  • H319173602BB0

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.