MAUDE Adverse Event Report: RESPIRONICS, INC. BIPAP AUTO BIFLEX; VENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)

Model Number DS760HS

Device Problem Degraded (1153)

Patient Problems Pulmonary Emphysema (1832); Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (2237); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 07/09/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

The manufacturer received information alleging a bipap device's sound abatement foam became degraded and caused chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd), emphysema and respiratory distress.The patient alleges that the device has a burning smell and lights up but no power.The patient did not report to receive medical intervention.The manufacturer's investigation is ongoing.A follow-up report will be submitted when the manufacturer's investigation is complete.

Manufacturer Narrative

The manufacturer was contacted in reference to the voluntary field safety notice / recall notification related to the sound abatement foam in certain cpap, bipap, and mechanical ventilator devices.The manufacturer previously received information alleging visualization of particles related to a bipap device's sound abatement foam.There was no report of patient harm or injury.Repeated attempts to have the device and components returned for evaluation and investigation were unsuccessful.The manufacturer believes they will be unable to gather additional information.The manufacturer is submitting a final report at this time.If pertinent information becomes available to the manufacturer at a later date, an addendum to this final report will be filed.Updated in this report.

Event Description

The manufacturer received information alleging visualization of particles related to a bipap device's sound abatement foam.There was no report of patient harm or injury.

• Brand Name: BIPAP AUTO BIFLEX
• Type of Device: VENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)
• Manufacturer (Section D): RESPIRONICS, INC.; 1001 murry ridge lane; murrysville PA 15668
• Manufacturer (Section G): RESPIRONICS, INC.; 1001 murry ridge lane; murrysville PA 15668
• Manufacturer Contact: kimberly shelly ; 6501 living place; pittsburgh, PA 15206 ; 2673970028
• MDR Report Key: 15076526
• MDR Text Key: 296324423
• Report Number: 2518422-2022-63090
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MNS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00606959006010
• UDI-Public: 00606959006010
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K131982
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/16/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: DS760HS
• Device Catalogue Number: DS760HS
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/15/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/21/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/10/2013
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Removal/Correction Number: RES 88058
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Sex: Male