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

Model Number	DS760S
Medical Device Problem Code	Degraded (1153)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/11/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
A bipap auto biflex device was returned to a third-party service center for service as part of the sound abatement foam recall process with no initial alleged complaint.During the evaluation of the device, the third-party service center visually inspected the device and noted a blower foam degradation.Additionally, the service technician also noted dust contamination, and the evaluation of the device data identified unrelated error codes.These error codes are consistent with normal device operation and expected use condition that are not considered reportable under medical device reporting requirements.No evidence was identified to suggest that these error codes contributed to or caused the reported event.The device was scrapped by the service center after the evaluation was completed.This event is reportable under fda 21 cfr part 803 as it meets the criteria for a serious injury and or product malfunction.

• Brand Name: BIPAP AUTO BIFLEX
• Common Device Name: VENTILATOR NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)
• 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: 24368468
• Report Number: 2518422-2026-005579
• Device Sequence Number: 20137336
• Product Code: BZD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00606959006003
• UDI-Public: (01)00606959006003
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K131982
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Y
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 02/17/2026

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: DS760S
• Device Catalogue Number: DS760S
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/11/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/17/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/18/2013
• 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