Respironics California Inc The PL V Continuum ventilator is a microprocessor controlled, compressorbased, mechanical ventilator. It is intended to control or assist breathing by delivering room air to the patient. PL V Continuum utilizes an internal compressor to generate compressed air for delivery to the patient. Breath delivery is controlled by software algorithms. The user interface on PL V Continuum has a membrane keypad with indicator Light Emitting Diodes (LED) for the selection and acceptance of patient settings a Recall
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The PL V Continuum ventilator is a microprocessor controlled, compressorbased, mechanical ventilator. It is intended to control or assist breathing by delivering room air to the patient. PL V Continuum utilizes an internal compressor to generate compressed air for delivery to the patient. Breath delivery is controlled by software algorithms. The user interface on PL V Continuum has a membrane keypad with indicator Light Emitting Diodes (LED) for the selection and acceptance of patient settings a
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Respironics California Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
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Products Sold
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Respironics California Inc is recalling The PL V Continuum ventilator is a microprocessor controlled, compressorbased, mechanical ventilator due to During product testing of the PLV Continuum Ventilator's Safety Valve/Pressure Relief Valve (SV/PRV) at our manufacturing facility, Respironics found . Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
During product testing of the PLV Continuum Ventilator's Safety Valve/Pressure Relief Valve (SV/PRV) at our manufacturing facility, Respironics found that when the PLY Continuum Ventilator is operated in the 'Face Up' orientation, the SV /PRV may stick in the open position, which may result in loss of delivered gas volume to the patient.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On November 18, 2005 all affected customers received a personal phone call from Respironics explaining the recall situation in detail. On November 21, 2005, an advisory notice was sent to customers via fax, email, or mail, instructing customers to only use your PLV Continuum Ventilator in the 'Face Foward' orientation. The firm will contact customers with further information shortly to assure that this situation is positively resolved. Customers were instructed to Only use the PL V Continuum Ventilator in the 'Face Forward' orientation. In the event that a customer requires the application of the PLV Continuum Ventilator in the Face Up Orientation, Respironics will provide the customer, at no charge, with a rental PLV-l00, PLV-IO2b or PLV-I02 Ventilator for the customer to use until their PLV Continuum Ventilator is upgraded. If additional information is needed the customer was instructed to contact Respironics'' Customer Service at 800 345-6443.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026