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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

BiPAP A40 System Silver, JP: Continuous ventilator, non-life-supporting. Material Number: R1111177

Z-1627-2021

April 06, 2021

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Philips Respironics, Inc.
Event
Event 87753
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
1 unit
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1627-2021

Official wording

Reason: Certain devices were built with motor assemblies that could contain non-conforming plastic material. This could result in 1. Exposure to off-gassing of Volatile Organic Compounds not normally present creating a potential biosafety or toxicological hazard and 2. Sudden failure of the device causing a Ventilator Inoperative condition with the potential for asphyxia if not immediately identified and addressed by the care provider.

Code information: Serial Number: V30562261B40E

Distribution pattern: Distribution US nationwide to states of: LA, PA, WI, CO, WV, WA, CA, TX, MO, OK, FL, and TN. Brazil, China, and Japan

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Certain devices were built with motor assemblies that could contain non-conforming plastic material. This could result in 1. Exposure to off-gassing of Volatile Organic Compounds not normally present creating a potential biosafety or toxicological hazard and 2. Sudden failure of the device causing a Ventilator Inoperative condition with the potential for asphyxia if not immediately identified and addressed by the care provider.