FDAApril 6, 2021device

BiPAP A40, Brazil: Continuous ventilator, non-life-supporting. Material Number: BR1111169

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

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.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

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Recall history

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