MAUDE Adverse Event Report: RESPIRONICS, INC. RESPIRONICS; VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, MINIMAL VENTILATORY SUPPORT, FACILITY USE

Model Number V60 V60PLUS VENTILATOR

Device Problem Device Sensing Problem (2917)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 12/07/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Philips received a complaint by the customer on the v60 indicating that the device will not go into standby.It was reported there was no patient involvement at the time the issue was discovered.The customer evaluated the device with the assistance of the remote service engineer (rse) and confirmed the reported problem.The customer found that average air slpm is showing -1.1 and bounces between -0.9 and -1.3.Customer attempted to let unit run overnight to see if this would change any of the reading, device is still showing same results.The customer attempted to blow out flow sensor assembly and still getting same results.The rse informed the customer that the next steps per the manufacturer's recommendation would be to replace the flow sensor assembly.Provided parts id for a replacement flow sensor assembly.The customer replaced flow sensor assembly to resolve the reported issue.The device passed required performance verification tests per philips standards and was returned to service.The investigation concludes that no further action is required at this time.If additional information is received the complaint file will be reopened.

• Brand Name: RESPIRONICS
• Type of Device: VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, MINIMAL VENTILATORY SUPPORT, FACILITY USE
• 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: 18446421
• MDR Text Key: 331938530
• Report Number: 2518422-2024-00660
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MNT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K102985
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/04/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: V60 V60PLUS VENTILATOR
• Device Catalogue Number: 1053617
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/07/2023
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/23/2011
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1