MAUDE Adverse Event Report: RESPIRONICS CALIFORNIA, INC V60 VENTILATOR; VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, MINIMAL VENTILATORY SUPPORT,FACILITY USE

Model Number V60

Device Problem Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Date of event: (b)(6) 2020.Date of report: 08apr2020.

Event Description

It was reported that the unit failed battery testing during performance verification testing (pvt) and the blower slowed down.There was no patient involvement.The manufacturer's remote service technician performed troubleshooting with the customer.The customer reported that the battery had a manufacture date in 2014 which exceeded the recommended useful life.The customer was provided with part information for the battery and blower assembly.The customer replaced the battery and blower and the issue was resolved.The unit was returned to service.

Manufacturer Narrative

G4: 01apr2020 b4: (b)(6)2020.The blower was not replaced.The blower issue resolved on its own without any part replacement.Submission of a report does not constitute an admission that medical personnel, user facility, importer, distributor, manufacturer, or product caused or contributed to the event.

• Brand Name: V60 VENTILATOR
• Type of Device: VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, MINIMAL VENTILATORY SUPPORT,FACILITY USE
• Manufacturer (Section D): RESPIRONICS CALIFORNIA, INC; 2271 cosmos court; carlsbad CA 92011
• MDR Report Key: 9940503
• MDR Text Key: 188682610
• Report Number: 2031642-2020-01230
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MNT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K082660
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: user facility
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/18/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/08/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Model Number: V60
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/18/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1