MedWatch - The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting ProgramV60 Non-invasive Ventilator by Respironics: Class I Recall - Unexpected Device Shut DownAUDIENCE: Risk Manager, Nursing, Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine ISSUE: Respironics is recalling the V60 Non-invasive Ventilator because the pins within the internal cable that connects the ventilator's motor to the control board may become loose over time due to low frequency vibration. The loose pins may prevent data to be transferred between the motor and the control board, triggering the ventilator to shut down unexpectedly and to sound an alarm. An unexpected stop in ventilation therapy may cause serious adverse health consequences, including death.
BACKGROUND: The Respironics V60 Non-invasive Ventilator provides continuous or intermittent breathing support to pediatric patients weighing at least 44 pounds to adult patients. This ventilator is used in hospitals or other health care facilities under the direction of qualified medical professionals such as physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists. RECOMMENDATION: On May 8, 2017, Respironics California sent an "Urgent: Medical Device Recall" letter to its consumers. The letter provided the following information to customers:
Health care professionals and consumers with questions about this device are instructed to contact Respironics California at 1-800-345-6443. Healthcare professionals and patients are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of these products to the FDA's MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program:
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