BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Open, Classified

    BiPAP A40 Ventilators: BiPAP A40, Part Numbers 1111169 (US and OUS) and (OUS ONLY)1111170 1111171 1111173 1111174 1111175 1111177 1116156 1111170S BR1111169 CN1111169 IT1111169 R1111169 R1111177 R1116156 ; BiPAP A40 Pro, Part Numbers (OUS Only): ARX3100S19 AUX3100S19 BLX3100S19 BRX3100S18 CAX3100S12 CAX3100T12 DEX3100S13 EEX3100S19 ESX3100S19 FRX3100S14 GBX3100H19 GBX3100S19 IAX3100S19 INX3100H19 INX3100S19 ITX3100S21 SPX3100S19 ; BiPAP A40 EFL, Part Numbers (OUS Only): AUX3000S19 DEX2900S13 DEX3000S13 EEX3000S19 ESX3000S19 FRX3000S14 GBX3000S19 INX3000H19 ITX3000S21

    Recall: Z-1813-2024 · Initiated March 26, 2024

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1813-2024
    Event Number
    94475
    Firm
    Philips Respironics, Inc.
    FEI Number
    2518422
    Product Code
    MNT
    Status
    Open, Classified
    Root Cause
    Device Design
    Initiated
    March 26, 2024
    Posted
    May 24, 2024
    Address
    1001 Murry Ridge Ln, Murrysville, PA, 15668-8517

    Description

    BiPAP A40 Ventilators: BiPAP A40, Part Numbers 1111169 (US and OUS) and (OUS ONLY)1111170 1111171 1111173 1111174 1111175 1111177 1116156 1111170S BR1111169 CN1111169 IT1111169 R1111169 R1111177 R1116156 ; BiPAP A40 Pro, Part Numbers (OUS Only): ARX3100S19 AUX3100S19 BLX3100S19 BRX3100S18 CAX3100S12 CAX3100T12 DEX3100S13 EEX3100S19 ESX3100S19 FRX3100S14 GBX3100H19 GBX3100S19 IAX3100S19 INX3100H19 INX3100S19 ITX3100S21 SPX3100S19 ; BiPAP A40 EFL, Part Numbers (OUS Only): AUX3000S19 DEX2900S13 DEX3000S13 EEX3000S19 ESX3000S19 FRX3000S14 GBX3000S19 INX3000H19 ITX3000S21

    Reason

    Potential for devices to experience interruption/loss of therapy during a Ventilator Inoperative alarm. This may lead to hypoventilation, mild to severe hypoxemia, hypercarbia, respiratory failure/insufficiency, or potentially death in the most vulnerable patients.

    Action

    The firm notified customers via mailed URGENT Medical Device Recall notice on March 26, 2024. The notice described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The firm reminded customers to refer to the user manual and to perform a clinical assessment prior to placing a patient on the ventilator to ensure that: 1. The device is appropriately set for patient requirements. 2. Alternate ventilation equipment is available. 3. Alternative monitoring (such as alarming Pulse Oximeter or Respiratory) is used where appropriate. Depending on the level of ventilatory support required, customers were advised to place patients on an alternate source of ventilation. Philips is currently investigating the issue. If you need any further information or support concerning this issue, please contact your local Philips Respironics representative: 1-800-345-6443, prompts 4, 5 or email at [email protected]. A second "URGENT Medical Device Recall" notice was distributed to customers on June 12, 2024. In the notice customers were provided additional guidance on how to operate the device when a Ventilator Inoperative Alarm occurs and how to perform an optional hard reboot of their device that will temporarily restore functionality. A third "URGENT Medical Device Recall" notice was distributed to customers on October 4, 2024. In the notice customers are informed of the updated intended use indications for affected devices and when use of devices is appropriate.

    Distribution

    Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide including PR and GU; Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, and Turkey.

    Quantity

    6 US, 60,417 OUS