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

Model Number DS560HS

Device Problems Degraded (1153); Failure to Power Up (1476); Sparking (2595)

Patient Problems Dyspnea (1816); Headache (1880); Dizziness (2194)

Event Date 11/29/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

H3 other text : device not returned to manufacturer.

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 manufacturer received information alleging that the patient has lightheadness, headache and difficulty breathing/short of breath.The patient has also alleged device will not turn on and device not functioning, while using the machine it had spark.There was no serious patient harm or injury.The patient required no medical intervention.The manufacturer's investigation is ongoing.A follow-up report will be submitted when the manufacturer's investigation is complete.

• Brand Name: REMSTAR AUTOA-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: 18104572
• MDR Text Key: 327773395
• Report Number: 2518422-2023-29716
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BZD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00606959005891
• UDI-Public: 00606959005891
• 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: 11/09/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: DS560HS
• Device Catalogue Number: DS560HS
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/29/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/27/2015
• 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