The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2061-2017·Announced 2017-05-24

Philips V60 Ventilators Recalled for Connector Pin Displacement

Respironics is recalling 30,516 Philips V60 Ventilators because low-frequency vibrations can displace connector pins, causing momentary data transmission failures.

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 involves a critical medical device (ventilator) with a defect that restricts data transmission, posing a risk of harm to patients, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or illnesses, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Respironics California Inc is recalling 30,516 units of the Philips V60 Ventilator. The recall covers specific material numbers and serial numbers distributed worldwide, including the United States and numerous international markets.

The recall is due to a defect where low-frequency vibrations can cause pins within the female connectors on the Motor Controller to Data Acquisition Board ribbon cable to become partially displaced. This displacement creates momentary high resistance, which prevents or restricts data from traveling through the cable during the event.

The source text does not specify reported injuries, illnesses, or deaths associated with this defect. Consumers and healthcare providers should check their device serial numbers against the provided list and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Philips V60 Ventilators, Material No. 850008, 1053613, 1053614, 1053615, 1053616, 1053617, 1076715, 1076716, 1076717, DU1053617, U1053617. Old Material No. 850008, 989805628251, 989805612101, 989805613391, 989805613661, 989805611761, 989805627411, 989805627431, 989805627441, 9
Affected units
30,516

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.