United StatesResMed Astral 100 and Astral 150 ventilators, used for continuous or intermittent ventilatory support for patients over 5 kg, are affected; look for Catalog Number Astral 100 (UDI‑DI 00619498003259) and Astral 150 (UDI‑DI 00619498270033) or serial numbers below the listed ranges and PCBA/box serials noted in the recall. They were recalled because supercapacitor electrolyte leakage on the PCB assembly can damage the charger chip, causing a fail‑safe state and interruption of ventilation therapy.
What's being recalled
Resmed Astral 100/150 Resmed Astral 100/50 is a ventilator system that provides continuous or intermittent ventilatory support for patients weighing more than 11lb (5kg) who require mechanical ventilation.
Recalling firm: ResMed Ltd., Bella Vista, N/A, Australia.
How to identify it
Catalog Number: Astral 100 UDI-DI code: 00619498003259 Serial Numbers: Astral Ventilators-Serial number < 22241890149 PCBA Spare Parts via physical PCBA or Ventilator UI - Characters 2 8 < 2707658 PCBA Spare Parts in Box - Box serial number < 22241978070 Catalog Number: Astral 150 UDI-DI code: 00619498270033 Serial Numbers: Astral Ventilator-Serial numbers < 22241440282 PCBA Spare Parts via physical PCBA or Ventilator UI - Characters 2 8 < 2707658 PCBA Spare Parts in Box - Box serial number < 22241978070
The hazard
Due to a Supercapacitor electrolyte leakage on Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) may damage the charger chip, causing fail-safe state and interruption of ventilation therapy.
What to do
Don't stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. For other products, stop using them and ask the pharmacist, seller or maker what to do.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for health & beauty recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
Where it was sold
Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY. The countries of Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Guadeloupe, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Republic of Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Martinique, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Saint Martin (French part), Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, and Viet Nam.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (enforcement reports), collected from U.S. Food and Drug Administration (enforcement reports). Check the original before you act on it.
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