The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1659-2022·Announced 2022-09-14

Philips OmniLab ventilator recalled for motor assembly plastic off-gassing defect

Philips Respironics is recalling OmniLab Advanced + ventilators due to motor assemblies manufactured with nonconforming plastic that releases volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The 8 affected units were distributed across the US and internationally.

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 classification mandates a minimum severity rating of 4 (Severe). Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, the manufacturing defect affects critical respiratory support equipment prescribed for sleep apnea and respiratory insufficiency.

Plain-English summary

Philips Respironics, Inc. is recalling OmniLab Advanced + ventilators with heated tube humidifiers due to a manufacturing defect. The motor assemblies contain nonconforming plastic that releases volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during operation, posing a potential respiratory health risk to users.

The recall affects 8 units distributed throughout the United States and internationally. Affected devices are identified by model numbers 1111124 and R1111124 along with specific serial numbers provided in the FDA recall documentation.

Patients currently using an affected ventilator should contact Philips Respironics for return, repair, or replacement instructions. Do not discontinue use without consulting your healthcare provider, as these devices treat obstructive sleep apnea and respiratory insufficiency. Report any health concerns to your physician.

The recalled product

Product
Philips OmniLab Advanced + with Heated Tube Humidifier, Rx Only. To provide noninvasive ventilation support for patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) and respiratory insufficiency.
Manufacturer
Philips Respironics, Inc.
Hazard
  • volatile-organic-compounds
  • plastic-defect

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 (12)

  • UDI-DI: 606959067837
  • 606959068001
  • Model No.: 1111124
  • R1111124
  • Serial No. L29084645477C
  • L303986771E8D
  • L303987043BC2
  • L3039871356A5
  • L30398768A57E
  • L303987892EE7
  • L30398795FD53
  • L30398849CD80

Distribution

Distributed in 42 states:

  • AK
  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • MT
  • NC
  • ND
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV
  • WY