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

Model Number	DS760TS
Medical Device Problem Code	Degraded (1153)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/22/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
A bipap auto biflex device was returned to the service center in reference to the voluntary field safety notice / recall notification related to the sound abatement foam in certain cpap, bipap, and mechanical ventilator devices.There was no initial alleged complaint found.During the evaluation of the device, the service technician observed visible foam particles inside the blower kit.Additionally, the service technician found 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 conditions and 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.Furthermore, the unit was scrapped upon completion of the device evaluation.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 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: 24562808
• Report Number: 2518422-2026-009047
• Device Sequence Number: 12968964
• Product Code: BZD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00606959006027
• UDI-Public: (01)00606959006027
• 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
• Report Source: Other,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: 505
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 03/10/2026

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: DS760TS
• Device Catalogue Number: DS760TS
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/22/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/10/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/16/2013
• 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