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Recall Z-1627-2021 — BiPAP A40 System Silver, JP: Continuous ventilator, non-life-supporting. Material Number: R1111177

U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement · United States · 2021-04-06 · Class II

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Agency
U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement
Recall identifier
Z-1627-2021
Date of alert
2021-04-06
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk level
Class II
Risk type
recall
Brand
Philips Respironics, Inc.
Product category
device
Product type
Devices
Reported risk: 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.
Primary source: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts

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