MAUDE Adverse Event Report: RESPIRONICS, INC. REMSTAR PRO C-FLEX+; VENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)

Model Number CA451HS

Device Problems Degraded (1153); Device Emits Odor (1425)

Patient Problems Headache (1880); Dizziness (2194); Cough (4457); Unspecified Respiratory Problem (4464)

Event Date 08/09/2021

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 cpap device 's sound abatement foam.The patient has alleged hoarse voice, headache.The patient also alleged severe cough, dizzy and her nasal passage is always painful and tender since using the device.Device has strange odor.Device has not been returned to the manufacture for evaluation.The manufacturer's investigation is ongoing.A follow-up report will be submitted when the manufacturer's investigation is complete.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3 other text : device not returned to manufacturer.

• Brand Name: REMSTAR PRO C-FLEX+
• 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 15208 ; 4125423300
• MDR Report Key: 18014662
• MDR Text Key: 326643195
• Report Number: 2518422-2023-27915
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BZD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K091319
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/26/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: CA451HS
• Device Catalogue Number: CA451HS
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/09/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/30/2011
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: Z-1974-2021
• Patient Sequence Number: 1