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

Model Number	461CA
Medical Device Problem Code	Degraded (1153)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Cardiac Arrest (1762); Headache (1880); Sore Throat (2396); Skin Inflammation/ Irritation (4545)
Date of Event	09/23/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem 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 continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device's sound abatement foam.The patient alleged headaches and nasal/throat irritation.There was no report of patient harm/injury.The manufacturer's investigation is ongoing.A follow-up report will be submitted when the manufacturer's investigation is complete.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The manufacturer previously reported an allegation of an issue related to sound abatement foam.This action was reported to fda per 21 cfr part 806.The device will be corrected per res 88058.Additional information was received and section b5 should be reported as: 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 continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device's sound abatement foam caused a heart attack, headaches and nasal/throat irritation.The patient alleges that the hose on the device gets hot.The patient did not report to receive medical intervention.The manufacturer's investigation is ongoing.A follow-up report will be submitted when the manufacturer's investigation is complete.Section(s) b1, b2, g3, h1 and h6 have been updated to reflect the new information and changes.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 previously received information alleging an issue related to a cpap device's sound abatement foam became degraded and caused heart attack, headaches and nasal/throat irritation.The patient did not report to receive medical intervention.Repeated attempts to have the device and components returned for evaluation and investigation were unsuccessful.The manufacturer believes they will be unable to gather additional information.The manufacturer is submitting an updated report at this time.If pertinent information becomes available to the manufacturer at a later date, a follow-up report will be filed.Section h6 updated in this report.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was returned to a third-party service center for investigation.The customer's complaint was not confirmed.During the evaluation of the device, the third-party service center visually inspected the device.There was no evidence of foam degradation.At this time, no further investigation can be performed.If any additional information is received, a follow-up report will be filed.The manufacturer has updated section h6 in this report.

• Brand Name: REMSTAR PRO C-FLEX+
• Common Device Name: 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: melissa rosko ; 6501 living place; pittsburgh, PA 15206 ; 7243512041
• MDR Report Key: 15222995
• Report Number: 2518422-2022-65153
• Device Sequence Number: 6293251
• Product Code: BZD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00606959030138
• UDI-Public: 00606959030138
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K113068
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/17/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 461CA
• Device Catalogue Number: 461CA
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/23/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/10/2022; 07/05/2023; 07/16/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/14/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/22/2022; 07/06/2023; 10/17/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/11/2015
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement: RES 88058
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown