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

Model Number RJP556S

Device Problem Degraded (1153)

Patient Problems Cataract (1766); Sore Throat (2396); Neck Pain (2433); Sleep Dysfunction (2517); Cancer (3262); Unspecified Eye / Vision Problem (4471); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

Event Date 03/12/2024

Event Type  Injury  

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 insomnia, olfactory disorders, nosebleeds, sore throat, low vision requiring cataract surgery, neck pain, spinal twist, whole body spasms, thyroid enlargement, abnormal electrocardiograms, prostate enlargement, cancer.Medical intervention was not specified.The device has not yet been returned to the manufacturer for investigation.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.

• Brand Name: REMSTAR AUTO A-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 ; 1001 murry ridge lane; murrysville, PA 15668 ; 7247330200
• MDR Report Key: 18924791
• MDR Text Key: 337915617
• Report Number: 2518422-2024-14205
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BZD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K131982
• 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: 03/18/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: RJP556S
• Device Catalogue Number: RJP556S
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/12/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/23/2012
• 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): Other
• Patient Sex: Male