MAUDE Adverse Event Report: RESPIRONICS, INC. BIPAP AUTOSV ADVANCED; VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING

Model Number	DS960XS
Medical Device Problem Code	Degraded (1153)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/21/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The affected products with field complaints alleging pe-pur foam degradation have undergone the establishment of complaint codes specifically identifying foam degradation, for system one.A field correction action (2021-06-a) was initiated, and medical device recall letters were issued.A field action was initiated to replace pe-pur foam in affected products; degradation was added to the respective dfmeas and the risk management file ¿ (b)(4) was updated to include hazards associated with foam degradation based on complaints analyzed through various health hazard evaluations (hhes).Risk tags ¿ (b)(4) reflect the safety risk of design containing the pe-pur foam.These complaints were monitored and trended in accordance with the complaint trending procedures.If the complaints were determined to meet the criteria for escalation, they were escalated for risk assessment through the post market clinical escalation process.As of the date of submission for this report, there is no indication that complaints for the failure in question have led to unacceptable levels of severity or probabilities of harm, and therefore no further action will be pursued.The device mentioned in this complaint has exceeded its useful life per the applicable ifu.
Event or Problem Description
A bipap autosv adv device was returned to a third-party service center for service as part of the sound abatement foam recall process.There was no report of serious or permanent harm or injury.There was no report of medical intervention.During the evaluation of the device at the third-party service center, the device was visually inspected, and evidence of visible foam particles was found.Additionally, the service technician also noted loose power connector and dust contamination.The device was scrapped by the service center after the evaluation was completed.

• Brand Name: BIPAP AUTOSV ADVANCED
• Common Device Name: VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING
• 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: 25479818
• Report Number: 2518422-2026-021129
• Device Sequence Number: 14813897
• Product Code: MNS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00606959029804
• UDI-Public: (01)00606959029804
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K090539
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Y
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: 505
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/11/2026

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: DS960XS
• Device Catalogue Number: DS960XS
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/21/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/11/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/31/2017
• 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: Reuse
• If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement: Z-1973-2021
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown