National Patient Safety Alert: Resmed Astral 100 And 150 Ventilators: Potential For Patient Harm Due To Unexpected Interruption Of Ventilation Therapy (natpsa/2026/004/mhra)

Summary ResMed is recalling Astral 100 and 150 ventilators and related spare parts made before October 2024 in the United Kingdom because a defect can cause the ventilation therapy to stop unexpectedly. This affects patients who use these ventilators for breathing support. The manufacturer has issued a Field Safety Notice about this issue.

Reason
ResMed has issued a Field Safety Notice regarding Astral 100 and 150 ventilators and associated Printed Circuit Board Assembly spare parts manufactured prior to October 2024. A fault in the device can cause unexpected interruption of ventilation therapy.
Classification
Unclassified
Category
drug recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
Recall date
2026-08-17
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/62322679-827b-4ff4-9441-130626804233