Recall of Philips Respironics OmniLab Advanced Plus Ventilators - Inoperative Alarm

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in the United States that was produced by Philips Respironics.

WHAT IS THIS?

A Recall is a firm’s removal or correction of a marketed product that the FDA considers to be in violation of the laws it administers and against which the agency would initiate legal action, e.g., seizure. Recall does not include a market withdrawal or a stock recovery.

EVENT
Type of EventRecalls
Recall NumbersZ-1817-2024
Risk ClassClass 1
Recall Qty12,052 Total
Classification Date2024-05-23
Recall LinkRecall Link.
Notes/AlertsSystems also included in previous Foam Recalls
Recall ReasonDevice may experience an interruption or loss of therapy in case of a Ventilator Inoperative alarm.
DEVICE
ManufacturerPhilips Respironics, Inc.
Model NamesOmniLab Advanced Plus
Model Numbers1111122, 1111123, 1111124, 1111125, 1111126, 1111127, 1111138, 1111141, 1111142, KR1111127, R1111122, R1111123, R1111124, U1111122, U1111124
Part/Item/Catalog/
REF/Product Number
-
Device DescriptionVentilator, continuous, non-life-supporting
Serial Number(s)+12,000
Lot #/Exp Date(s)N/A
Philips Respironics OmniLab Advanced Plus Ventilator
Philips Respironics OmniLab Advanced Plus Ventilator
CUSTOMER/PATIENT ACTIONS

1. Firm notified customers through mailed letter “URGENT Medical Device Recall” on April 1, 2024. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken.

2. 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 is used where appropriate.

3.  Depending on the level of ventilatory support required, customers were advised to place patients on an alternate source of ventilation.

4.  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 respironics.clinical@philips.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Report any adverse health consequences experienced with the use of this product to Philips Respironics. Events may also be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program via:

Web: MedWatch website at www.fda.gov/medwatch

Phone: 1-800-FDA 1088 (1-800-332-1088)

Mail: MedWatch, HF-2, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787

Philips Respironics OmniLab Advanced Plus Ventilator
Philips Respironics OmniLab Advanced Plus Ventilator
Philips Respironics OmniLab Advanced Plus Ventilator Unit Identification
Philips Respironics OmniLab Advanced Plus Ventilator Unit Identification
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