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

Model Number DS560TS

Device Problem Degraded (1153)

Patient Problems Chest Pain (1776); Cough (4457); Unspecified Respiratory Problem (4464)

Event Date 08/30/2023

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 respiratory tract irritation, breathing issues, persistent cough, and chest tightness response.The manufacturer was made aware of this complaint through a representative of the customer.Medical intervention was not specified.No other information has been received however if additional information is received a supplemental/follow up will be sent.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3 other text : device not returned to the manufacturer.

• Brand Name: REMSTAR AUTO
• 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: 17857382
• MDR Text Key: 324782559
• Report Number: 2518422-2023-25212
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BZD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00606959005907
• UDI-Public: 00606959005907
• 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: Other,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

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: DS560TS
• Device Catalogue Number: DS560TS
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/30/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/02/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/28/2012
• 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