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

Model Number	CAX3100S12
Medical Device Problem Code	Electrical /Electronic Property Problem (1198)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/09/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
The manufacturer received information alleging a "ventilator inoperative alarm occurred and the motor runs and is blowing air when the unit is not in use".This issue has been identified under the fsn 2023-cc-src-039 due to interruptions and/or loss of therapy due to a ventilation inoperative alarm.There was no patient harm or injury reported with this notification.The device has not yet been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.The manufacturer's investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted when the manufacturer's investigation is complete.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The bipap a40 pro (cax3100s12) is substantially similar to the bipap a40 (1111169) and will be reported in the united states under bipap a40, 501k number: k121623.

• 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: 21311859
• Report Number: 2518422-2025-101711
• Device Sequence Number: 8076146
• Product Code: MNT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00606959059405
• UDI-Public: (01)00606959059405
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K121623
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• 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 Model Number: CAX3100S12
• Device Catalogue Number: CAX3100S12
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/09/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/05/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/15/2023
• 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