Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2061-2017 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Respironics California Inc. |
| Report date | May 24, 2017 |
| Recall initiation date | Apr 24, 2017 |
| Quantity | 30,516 units |
| Location | Carlsbad, CA, United States |
Official product description
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, 989805616411, 989805636631.
Why the product was recalled
Over time, low-frequency vibrations can cause the pins within the female connectors on the Motor Controller to Data Acquisition Board ribbon cable to become partially displaced causing momentary high resistance that prevents or restricts data travelling through the cable during the high resistance event.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution- US (nationwide) and countries of: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic Of), Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Republic Of, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Reunion, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Province Of China, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela, and Viet Nam.
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.
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