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Stories from people navigating mechanical ventilation — diagnosis, treatment, caregiving, and the ordinary days in between.

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Astral ventilator beside a checked backup ventilator and organized respiratory equipment in a clinical room.

Innovation & Devices

Astral Ventilator Class I Recall Raises Backup Needs

Supercapacitor electrolyte leakage may damage circuit boards in affected ResMed Astral ventilators. Ventilator-dependent patients need a functional backup and a rehearsed response plan.

Rayan Salih · October 7, 2026 · 6 min

An Astral ventilator beside checked backup equipment and a device inventory label in a respiratory care setting.

Innovation & Devices

Astral Ventilator Recall and Supercapacitor Failure Risk

Certain ResMed Astral 100 and 150 ventilators require correction because supercapacitor leakage may contribute to failure. Ventilator-dependent patients need prompt device checks and reliable backup plans.

Rayan Salih · 6 min read

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