International safety notice

Foreign manufacturers are manufacturing motor assemblies that may contain incompatible plastic materials in a limited number of devices. was determined to be included. A sudden failure of the equipment in use may cause it to stop functioning or generate gas that does not normally occur. The company will provide information requesting the discontinuation of use of the device and will replace the device. As a result, we have decided to take the same measures.

Japan / PMDA Recalls · JPN · Apr 19, 2021

Key facts

Title Foreign manufacturers are manufacturing motor assemblies that may contain incompatible plastic materials in a limited number of devices. was determined to be included. A sudden failure of the equipment in use may cause it to stop functioning or generate gas that does not normally occur. The company will provide information requesting the discontinuation of use of the device and will replace the device. As a result, we have decided to take the same measures.
Regulator Japan / PMDA Recalls
Country JPN
Brand General name: Artificial respirator for adults Sales name: BiPAP A40 System Silver Series
Manufacturer Philips Japan Co., Ltd.
Models V305622168DB9, V30562335D64E, V305626872849, V30562903EA6A, V30562261B40E
Date Apr 19, 2021
Regulator page info.pmda.go.jp

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