MAUDE Adverse Event Report: RESPIRONICS, INC. REMSTAR PLUS; VENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)

Model Number DS260HS

Device Problem Degraded (1153)

Patient Problems Inflammation (1932); Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360); Fibrosis (3167); Cancer (3262); Unspecified Heart Problem (4454); Epistaxis (4458); Unspecified Respiratory Problem (4464); Unspecified Eye / Vision Problem (4471)

Event Date 11/29/2023

Event Type  Death  

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 pulmonary damage, inflammatory response, maxillary sinus cancer, heart damage, death, epistaxis, removal of eye, disfigurement, malignant neoplasm of nasal cavities.No medical intervention was specified by the patient.  the device has not yet been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.At this time, no further investigation can be performed.If any additional information is received, a follow up report will be filed.

Manufacturer Narrative

The exact recall number is unknown.Possible recall numbers include z-1972-2021, z-1973-2021, and z-1974-2021.H3 other text : device not returned to manufacturer.

• Brand Name: REMSTAR PLUS
• 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: 18412163
• MDR Text Key: 331537909
• Report Number: 2518422-2023-38366
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BZD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00606959005778
• UDI-Public: 00606959005778
• 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: 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: 12/28/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: DS260HS
• Device Catalogue Number: DS260HS
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/29/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/09/2013
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Death