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Philips Recalls OmniLab Advanced+ Ventilators Due to Alarm Failure

Philips Respironics has issued a recall for its OmniLab Advanced+ ventilators due to an alarm failure that can lead to therapy interruption or loss of ventilation.

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Philips Respironics to End Sale of Hospital Ventilation Solutions, Oxygen Concentrators, More

Philips Respironics will end the sale of "hospital ventilation products, certain home ventilation products, portable and stationary oxygen concentrators and sleep diagnostic products," according to a company announcement.

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FDA ‘Unsatisfied’ With Philips Recall Status, Demands More Testing

The FDA has requested Philips conduct additional testing on its recalled CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilator devices, calling testing to date inadequate to fully evaluate the risks posed to users.

FDA: Reworked Philips Trilogy Ventilators Have Additional Safety Issues

by RT Staff | Nov 17, 2022 | Business News, ICU & Ventilation, Recalls & Advisories, Therapy Devices | 0

The FDA reports that Philips Trilogy ventilators reworked as a part of the June 2021 recall have two new potential issues that may affect performance and safety.

Philips Mask Recall: Five CPAP/BiPAP Masks Recalled Due to Risk of Injury, Death

by RT Staff | Sep 6, 2022 | Breathing Disorders, Recalls & Advisories, Therapy Devices | 0

Philips Respironics has recalled certain CPAP and BiPAP masks containing magnets that may cause potential injuries or death when the magnets interfere with certain implanted metallic medical devices and metallic objects in the body, according to an FDA alert.

Additional Recall for Certain Philips BiPAP Devices

by RT Staff | Aug 29, 2022 | Breathing Disorders, ICU & Ventilation, Recalls & Advisories, Therapy Devices | 0

Certain Philips BiPAP devices are being recalled due to the potential to release volatile organic compounds (VOCs), according to the FDA.

Philips: CEO Steps Down Amid Recall

by Lisa Spear | Aug 17, 2022 | Products & Treatment, Sleep Medicine | 0

Philips, a producer of respiratory medical devices, announced that the company’s CEO is set to step away from his role.

Philips Recall Expands to All V60, V60 Plus Ventilators

by RT Staff | Jun 7, 2022 | Recalls & Advisories, Therapy Devices | 0

Philips Respironics is recalling all V60 and V60 Plus ventilators because an internal power fluctuation may cause the ventilator to shut down unintentionally either with or without any visible or audible alarms, according to an FDA recall alert.

Philips Provides Update on Medical Device Reports Linked to Recall

by RT Staff | Jun 4, 2022 | Recalls & Advisories | 0

Philips Respironics: Submission of a medical device report itself is not evidence that the device caused or contributed to the adverse outcome or event.

Philips Provides Update on Medical Device Reports Linked to Recall

by Lisa Spear | May 26, 2022 | Products & Treatment, Recalls & Advisories | 0

Philips responds to reports of an increase in medical device reports related to the company’s respiratory device recall.

FDA Proposes Philips Offer Refunds as Option in CPAP Recall

by RT Staff | May 9, 2022 | Sleep Medicine | 0

The FDA is proposing that an order should be issued to require Philips Respironics to submit a plan for the repair, replacement, or refund of the purchase price of recalled devices manufactured after November 2015.

Philips Respironics Issues V60 Ventilator Recall Over ‘Silent Shutdowns’

by RT Staff | May 3, 2022 | Business News, Recalls & Advisories, Therapy Devices | 0

Philips Respironics issued a recall for its V60 ventilators due to an electrical error that may cause the devices to cease to operate, potentially without setting off an audible/visual alarm.

Philips Respironics Issues Voluntary Recall Notification for V60 Ventilators

by RT Staff | Apr 23, 2022 | Recalls & Advisories, Therapy Devices | 0

customers of its V60/V60 Plus and V680 ventilators about a potential issue with the electrical circuit in these ventilators that controls the 35V power supply to the ventilator and alarm.