Respironics, Inc. Recalls
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Trilogy 100, 200 and 202 Ventilators The device is intended to be used in home, institution/hospital, and portable applications such as wheelchairs and gurneys, and may be used for both invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
Trilogy 100, 200 and 202 units are being recalled due to low impeller press-force used during the manufacturing process. If the press force were low enough, theoretically the impeller could move up the shaft and come into contact with the inside of the blower housing/impeller enclosure. This may impact therapy.
Philips Healthcare, began notifying customers via telephone on October 11, 2011. The telephone notification discussed the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to not remove a ventilator from a patient without providing a replacement unit; provide a fax number or email address Philips can use to send the Business Reply Form to complete and return via fax to: 800-733-9962 or email: report.request@philips.com; locate their affected devices (if the device is with a patient, replace it with a non-affected unit-Philips will provide a loaner overnight if needed)-(if the device is in their inventory, quarantine it and return it using the RA number provided in the email/fax that Philips sends them); and If loaner units are needed, they are to call 1-877-387-3311 to arrange return of your affected device and to obtain a loaner unit. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Philips Respironics at 877-387-3311.
Respironics Trilogy 100, 200, and 202 Ventilators The Respironics Trilogy systems provides continuous or intermittent ventilatory support for the care of individuals who require mechanical ventilation. Trilogy 100 is intended for pediatric through adult patients weighing at least 5 kg (11 lbs.). The devices are intended to be used in home, institution/hospital, and portable applications such as wheelchairs and gurneys, and may be used for both invasive and non-invasive ventilation. They are not
The specified Trilogy units are being recalled because of the potential for a faulty component in the power supply.
Respironics, Inc. began contacting its affected US customers by phone beginning on Friday, April 27, 2012, and requested that they quarantine any affected devices within their possession and that they retrieve any devices with patients and quarantine those as well. Replacement devices were to be provided to all affected customers. For questions customers should call 724-387-7651. For questions regarding this recall call 877-387-3311..
SmartMonitor 2 Infant Apnea Monitor. The monitor is intended for use in the continuous monitoring of respiration and heart rate of infant patients in a home or hospital environment. The monitor detects and alarms for periods of central apnea and high or low heart rates.
Audible alarm failure.
A notification letter dated April 23, 2009 was issued to consignees informing them of the issue. Consignees were instructed to locate the affected units in their inventory and return them to Philips Children's Medical Ventures-Youngwood Service. Any units that were shipped by consignees to their customers are to be retrieved and returned to Respironics. Consignees were also instructed to complete the enclosed Business Reply Form and Serial Number Reconciliation List and fax to Stericycle at 888-345-5369 or email to respironics1985@stericycle.com. For questions and additional information about the recall, contact Stericycle Customer Service by calling at 888-345-4630.
Trilogy 100 Ventilator, Model/Catalog Number 1054260, U1054260 (Domestic). Philips Respironics, Monroeville, PA 15146. Provides continuous or intermittent ventilatory support for the care of individuals who require mechanical ventilation.
It is possible that the battery could electrically short, resulting in a potential for fire or a thermal event.
Philips Respironics has contacted all of its consignees by phone and instructed them to remove the potentially affected external battery packs from their inventory and any that may be on their patients/end users. These consignees have been instructed to quarantine batteries they have removed away from flammable materials. Product return/replacement instructions were provided. For further information, contact Philips Respironics at 1-877-387-3311.
REMstar Heated Humidifier ( Respiratory Gas Humidifer) Model numbers 1005792, U1005792, R1005792, SC1005792, AC1005792, 1007861, R1007861, and JP1007861.
AC inlet connector failure that can result in thermal damage to the humidifier enclosure and/or ignition of materials external to the device
The recalling firm issued a recall letter dated 10/25/06 to their domestic and Canadian dealers informing them of the problem and the need to contact the end users. These dealers were given two options: 1) contact the end user by forwarding a letter the recalling firm provided or 2) contacting the third party company with their distribution list. The recalling firm issued a recall letter dated 10/25/06 regarding the service repair kit and the need to contact end users that had the device repaired using this kit. The recalling firm issued a recall letter date 10/25/06 to the international customers informing them of the problem, contact the end users, and the need to destroy the recalled part.
BIPAP AUTO, CORE PACKAGE NA, model number 1017442, filter, mask, and/or accessories for sleep therapy and ventilation devices, Respironics, Inc., Murrysville, PA 15668.
Foreign material: Glass fragments may present in the plastic bag material used to ship components.
The recalling firm issued a Recall Notification dated 10/18/07 to its customers. Replacement products were to be sent.
PLV-100 Portable Lifecare Ventilator Life support ventilation The device is intended to mechanically control or assist patient breathing by delivering a predetermined percentage of oxygen in the breathing gas. Life support ventilation
Certain PLV-100 ventilators may not trigger a signal to activate third-party remote alarms or nurse call systems upon device failure.
The recalling firm issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter dated 7/8/08. The letter informed the customer of the problem and the need to contact the firm for a replacement. Contact Respironics Customer Service at 1-877-387-331 for assistance.
NeoPAP Neonatal CPAP/Humidification System (Ventilator, Continuous)
Vapotherm humidification cartridges were found to contain microbial (Ralstonia spp.) cultures. This device uses cartridges from the same supplier.
Respironics contacted customers via tracked letter informing them to discontinue use of their NeoPAP system. Distributors were contacted via telephone and e-mail instructing them to contact their customers and instruct them to discontinue use of the NeoPAP system. The recalling firm issued a Customer Advisory Notice (CAN) dated 1/5/06 to all customers.
NeoPAP Neonatal CPAP/Humidification System (Ventilator, Continuous). Model number 1025310
Gas input pressures over 62 psi may cause CPAP pressure oscillation
The recalling firm issued a recall letter to their customers dated 9/19/05 informing them of the problem and the corrective action. (fitting unit with external 50 psi pressure regulator for both air and oxygen)
Battery Pack Respironics Model 915 for use in the 900 Series SmartMonitor and the 900 Series Pulse Oximeter.
Recalling firm received a product complaint from a customer that the lead wire from Model 915 battery was not connected.
The recalling firm sent a recall letter to their direct accounts, which include parents and vendors regarding the problem associated with the battery packs. The recall letter advised their customers to check their inventory and if the battery pack is one of the affected recalled product to immediately contact their Customer Service Department. to arrange for replacement battery packs.
ComfortGel Nasal Mask size small
product does not contain built in exhalation port
The recalling firm telephoned the direct accounts to inform them of the problem and the need to return the product.