Philips Respironics, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2021 - (Recall #: Z-1629-2021)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2021.

Data Source: FDA.
Product Description:

BiPAP A30, Brazil: Continuous ventilator, non-life-supporting. Material Number: BR1111143

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 6, 2021
Date Posted: June 2, 2021
Recall Number: Z-1629-2021
Event ID: 87753
Reason for Recall:

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.

Status: Terminated
Product Quantity: 2 units
Code Information:

Serial Number: N306151248079, N306164395E34

Distribution Pattern:

Distribution US nationwide to states of: LA, PA, WI, CO, WV, WA, CA, TX, MO, OK, FL, and TN. Brazil, China, and Japan

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated