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

Model Number	AU461TS
Medical Device Problem Code	Degraded (1153)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Unspecified Respiratory Problem (4464); Skin Inflammation/ Irritation (4545); Swelling/ Edema (4577); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
Date of Event	10/03/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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 the patient is experiencing a puffy face, inflamed sinuses, acute sinusitis and prolonged laryngitis while using the device.There is no allegation of serious or permanent harm or injury.No medical intervention was required by the patient.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 was previously 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 the patient experienced a puffy face, inflamed sinuses, acute sinusitis and prolonged laryngitis while using the device.There was no allegation of serious or permanent harm or injury.No medical intervention was required by the patient.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 a final report at this time.If pertinent information becomes available to the manufacturer at a later date, an addendum to this final report will be filed.The manufacturer has updated h6 in this report.

• Brand Name: REMSTAR PROCFLEX+
• 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 ; 1001 murry ridge lane; murrysville, PA 15668 ; 7243512041
• MDR Report Key: 15536656
• Report Number: 2518422-2022-85440
• Device Sequence Number: 15222330
• Product Code: BZD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00606959005457
• UDI-Public: 00606959005457
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K131982
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/13/2025

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
• Operator of Device: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: AU461TS
• Device Catalogue Number: AU461TS
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/03/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/13/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/04/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/13/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/20/2014
• 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
• Patient Sex: Female