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

Model Number	560PBT
Medical Device Problem Code	Degraded (1153)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/06/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3 other text : device not returned to manufacturer.
Event or Problem Description
The manufacturer received information alleging black particles blowing out of the device and that the device was noisy during operation.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 received information alleging black particles blowing out of the device and that the device was noisy during operation.There is no allegation of serious or permanent harm or injury.No medical intervention was required by the patient.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 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.Box h: evaluation method code, evaluation results code, component code grid and conclusion code grid has been updated.

• Brand Name: REMSTAR AUTO
• 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 15208 ; 4125423300
• MDR Report Key: 18842207
• Report Number: 2518422-2024-11878
• Device Sequence Number: 7457925
• Product Code: BZD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00606959042858
• UDI-Public: 00606959042858
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: HK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K131982
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/17/2025

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: 560PBT
• Device Catalogue Number: 560PBT
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/06/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/01/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/05/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/17/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/22/2015
• 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
• If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement: Z-1974-2021
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown