MAUDE Adverse Event Report: RESPIRONICS, INC. BIPAP AUTOSV ADV; VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING

Model Number DS960TS

Device Problem Degraded (1153)

Patient Problems Sneezing (2251); Sore Throat (2396); Respiratory Tract Infection (2420)

Event Date 09/30/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

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 received information alleging an issue related to a bipap device's sound abatement foam.The patient has alleged to experiencing nasal/throat irritation or soreness and excessive sneezing.There was no report of serious patient harm or injury.There was no medical intervention required by the patient.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 nasal/throat irritation or soreness and excessive sneezing 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.Section h6 updated in this report.

• Brand Name: BIPAP AUTOSV ADV
• Type of Device: VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING
• 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: 15790446
• MDR Text Key: 305374830
• Report Number: 2518422-2022-91317
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MNS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00606959012530
• UDI-Public: 00606959012530
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K090539
• 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: 02/27/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/14/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: DS960TS
• Device Catalogue Number: DS960TS
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/18/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/13/2016
• 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 Sex: Female