CanadaResmed Astral 150 ventilators (model/catalogue numbers 27073 and 27003) are affected; affected units have lot or serial numbers with more than 10 numbers — contact the manufacturer to check your unit. An internal supercapacitor may leak electrolyte and, in rare cases, damage circuitry on the ventilator’s printed circuit board assembly causing the ventilator to enter a fail‑safe state and be unable to deliver therapy; alternative ventilation must be provided. Contact the manufacturer for additional information.
What's being recalled
Companies: Resmed Pty Limited, 1 Elizabeth Macarthur Drive, Bella Vista, New South Wales, Australia, 2153.
How to identify it
Affected products: Astral 150™; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 27073
Affected products: Astral 150™; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 27003
The hazard
An internal electrical component (supercapacitor) may leak electrolyte over time. In rare cases, this may damage specific circuitry on the ventilator's Printed Circuit Board Assembly ("PCBA"), causing the ventilator to inadvertently enter a fail-safe state. In this state, the ventilator is no longer able to deliver therapy. Alternative means of ventilation must be provided.
What to do
Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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