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

Model Number	DE562S
Medical Device Problem Codes	Thermal Decomposition of Device (1071); Overheating of Device (1437)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/26/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
A remstar auto a-flex device was returned to a third-party service center with no initial alleged complaint.During the evaluation of the device at the third-party service center, the device was visually inspected and found that issue identified during disassembly process with burnt humidifier base cable.At this time, no further investigation can be performed.If any additional information is received, a follow up report will be filed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The capa process identified complaints not being created for quality issues found during third party servicing.Based on a review of records impacted by the identified issue, it was determined that this record needed to be corrected and is now being submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: REMSTAR AUTO A-FLEX
• 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 ; +1(724)733-0200
• MDR Report Key: 24539605
• Report Number: 2518422-2026-107366
• Device Sequence Number: 10402455
• Product Code: BZD
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• 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
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/16/2026

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: Other
• Device Model Number: DE562S
• Device Catalogue Number: DE562S
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/26/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/16/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/06/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/16/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/25/2016
• 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: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown