MAUDE Adverse Event Report: RESPIRONICS, INC. BIPAP A40; VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, MINIMAL VENTILATORY SUPPORT, FACILITY USE

Model Number	BLX3100S19
Medical Device Problem Code	Electrical /Electronic Property Problem (1198)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/20/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The bipap a40 pro (109646461) is substantially similar to the bipap a40 (1111169) and will be reported in the united states under bipap a40, 501k number: k121623.
Event or Problem Description
The manufacturer received information alleging a ventilator inoperative condition occurred.There was no harm or injury reported.The device has not been returned to the manufacturer.At this time, we are unable to confirm the alleged malfunction.A follow-up report will be submitted when the manufacturer's investigation is complete.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The manufacturer received information alleging a ventilator inoperative condition occurred.There was no harm or injury reported.The device has not yet been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.Three attempts to have the device returned for evaluation and investigation were unsuccessful.At this time, no further investigation can be performed.If any additional information is received, a follow-up report will be filed.

• Brand Name: BIPAP A40
• Common Device Name: VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, MINIMAL VENTILATORY SUPPORT, FACILITY USE
• Manufacturer (Section D): RESPIRONICS, INC.; 1001 murry ridge lane; murrysville PA
• Manufacturer (Section G): RESPIRONICS, INC.; 1001 murry ridge lane; murrysville PA
• Manufacturer Contact: melissa rosko ; 1001 murry ridge lane; murrysville, PA ; 7247330200
• MDR Report Key: 21286408
• Report Number: 2518422-2025-101567
• Device Sequence Number: 18119841
• Product Code: MNT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00606959059122
• UDI-Public: (01)00606959059122
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BE
• PMA/510(K) Number: K121623
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/18/2025

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: Other
• Device Model Number: BLX3100S19
• Device Catalogue Number: BLX3100S19
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/20/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/31/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/18/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/31/2022
• 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-1813-2024
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown