MAUDE Adverse Event Report: RESMED LTD ASTRAL EXTERNAL BATTERY, ROW

Model Number 27918

Device Problem Premature Discharge of Battery (1057)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Resmed has requested for the device to be returned so that an engineering investigation could be performed.The device has not been returned, therefore resmed is unable to confirm the alleged malfunction at this time.Resmed reference #: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported to resmed that an astral device had an external battery with a reduced level of capacity.There was no patient harm or serious injury reported as a result of this incident.

• Brand Name: ASTRAL EXTERNAL BATTERY, ROW
• Manufacturer (Section D): RESMED LTD; 1 elizabeth macarthur drive.; bella vista; sydney, nsw 2153 ; AU 2153
• Manufacturer (Section G): RESMED CORP; 9001 spectrum center blvd; san diego CA 92123
• Manufacturer Contact: ariana beck ; 9001 spectrum center blvd; san diego, CA 92123
• MDR Report Key: 8232614
• MDR Text Key: 132954354
• Report Number: 3004604967-2019-00032
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: CBK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K152068
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/09/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/09/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 27918
• Device Catalogue Number: 27918
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 12/12/2018
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/12/2018
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1