Using outdated adhesive can damage an electrical component and cause the unit to fail. Because some patients depend on the devices for their breathing, such a defect can lead to death, the US FDA warns on its site.
Small Recall
The regulator has not yet received any reports of accidents involving the V60 and V60 plus devices in question. This is a relatively small recall, but it comes on top of Philips’ problems with more than 5 million devices for patients with sleep apnea. The Dutch company started a major recall for these devices last year because insulating foam can crumble.
V60 and V60 plus devices are often recalled. For example, last year Philips reported problems with more than 16,000 units equipped with specific software, because in some cases they administered less oxygen than a patient needed. Because of that issue, the FDA received reports of 61 incidents and 25 injuries.