FDA Recall: Software Issue May Lead to Oxygen Desaturation

Company: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd.
Date of Enforcement Report: 9/25/2024
Class II

PRODUCT

PT301US Airvo 3 Respiratory Support Device with software version 1.2.0 and/or 1.5.1 The Airvo 3 is intended to provide high flow warmed and humidified respiratory gases for administration to spontaneously breathing infant, child, adolescent and adult patients in hospitals and sub-acute facilities.

Recall Number:

Z-3262-2024

REASON:

Due to a software issue, affected devices that are set up with High Pressure Oxygen (HPO), if the flow alignment alarm occurs, the device will deliver room air only. If this happens, a patient my experience oxygen desaturation that could lead to hypoxia.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER:

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE:

944 units

DISTRIBUTION:

U.S.: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA and WA. O.U.S.: Not provided

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