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Terminated

Respironics BiPAP Focus Noninvasive Ventilator System. The BiPAP Focus is a non-invasive, pressure support ventilator used to augment the breathing of patients suffering from acute or chronic respiratory insufficiency, respiratory failure or to maintain airway patency and provide respiratory support to patients who experience obstructive sleep apnea. Nasal and full face masks are used with this device. The BiPAP Focus is intended for use in acute, sub-acute and intra-hospital transport settings.

FDA Recall Z-1606-2009 · Posted 2009-07-07

Recalling FirmRespironics California Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeMNS
Date Initiated2008-09-22
Date Terminated2010-07-06
Product Quantity2,270 Power Cords

Reason for Recall

Power Supply failures have occurred on some ventilators. A discrepancy between the power supply strain relief clip and the power cord connector may allow unwanted movement of the cord and the unit's power supply. A disconnection or intermittent electrical connection between the power cord and the unit's power supply during operation or charging can result in transient power surges, which may cau

Firm Action

Respironics California, Inc. issued an "Attention - Medical Device Field Correction" letter addressed to the Customer/Distributor dated September 22, 2008. The letter informed consignees of the affected device and instructions for removal, device replacement and return of the Business Response form by fax to 1-760-918-0169. Further question may be addressed to Respironics US Customer Service at 1-9800-345-6443 extension 5 or Respironics International Customer Service at 1-724-387-4000.

Root Cause

Component design/selection

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide to Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russian Fed., Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States and Venezuela.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

K053168BIPAP FOCUSRespironics (Ireland) Limited · 2006-01-04

Official Source

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