Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1972-2021 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Philips Respironics, Inc. |
| Report date | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Quantity | 15,357,775 (10,307,186 in US, 5,039,748 OUS) in total |
| Location | Murrysville, PA, United States |
Official product description
Philips Respironics E30 with Humidifier, Continuous Ventilator, Minimum Ventilatory Support, Facility Use; Product Numbers DSX9999H11, INX9999H19, RINX9999H19 The Philips Respironics E30 ventilator is intended to provide invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support for individuals with Respiratory Insufficiency. It is specifically for the care of adult and pediatric patients >7 years of age and >18kgs.
Why the product was recalled
The polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) foam may degrade into particles which may enter the device s the air pathway and be ingested or inhaled by the user, and the PE-PUR foam may off-gas certain chemicals.
Distribution information
Global distribution
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
What to do next
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