REMstar System One 60 Series REMstar Auto A-Flex, w/H Tube Humid, 60 Series, CARecalls & reported problems
Respironics, Inc. · REMstar Auto A-Flex, with Heated Tube Humidifier, System One 60 Series, Canada · Class 2
All models of REMstar System One 60 Series (92)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Respironics REMstar Auto A-Flex respiratory device is used to support breathing. Its 655 reports mostly describe the device degrading, with some finding foam particles or dust inside during service and a few reporting overheating. The reports include 3 deaths and 15 injuries, and they rose from 176 in the previous 12 months to 394 in the last 12 months. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 629
- Deaths reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 15
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 629 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00606959014169), received between Jul 29, 2021 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 3 deaths, 15 injuries, 611 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Degraded” (619 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Degraded619
- Contamination20
- Overheating of Device5
- Thermal Decomposition of Device3
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
- Corroded1
- Material Integrity Problem1
- Moisture or Humidity Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions552
- Dyspnea25
- Headache21
- Cough19
- Sore Throat17
- Unspecified Respiratory Problem12
- Dizziness9
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available6
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 629 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Degraded
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50955082 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Degraded
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50954668 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Degraded
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50954665 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Degraded
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50953071 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Degraded
A REMstar Auto device was returned to a third-party service center for service as part of the sound abatement foam recall process. During the evaluation of the device, the service technician observed visible foam particles. During the evaluation, there was dust contamination found in the device. The device was scrapped.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50941778 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Degraded
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50938277 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Degraded
A device was returned to a third-party 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. The device was not in patient use.During the evaluation of the device, the third-party service center visually inspected the device and found evidence of foam degradation, burnt J9 and dust contamination.Additionally, 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.The device has been scrapped.At this time, no further investigation can be performed. If any additional information is received, a follow up report will be filed.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50931193 ↗MalfunctionJul 27, 2026Thermal Decomposition of Device
A REMstar Auto device was returned 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 report of serious patient 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 found a burned connector. The device was forwarded to the PIL for further investigation. During the investigation, the PIL observed top enclosure and user interface knob missing. The PIL also observed dust-like contamination on the air outlet port, air inlet, printed circuit assembly, on top of the blower box lid and surrounding area, on top of the blower motor and inside of the blower box, bottom enclosure, and the air inlet seal. Thermal event on humidifier harness connector and PCA at J9 was observed. The sound abatement foam was intact and had dust-like contamination on top of it. The source of contamination was most likely external to the device. PIL was able to confirm the complaint of burnt humidifier base cable.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50018590 ↗MalfunctionJul 20, 2026Thermal Decomposition of Device
THE REMSTAR AUTO DEVICE WAS SENT TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER FOR INVESTIGATION. DURING EVALUATION, THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER FOUND BURNT CONNECTOR. DUE TO THE ALLEGED MALFUNCTION, THE DEVICE WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE MANUFACTURER¿S PRODUCT INVESTIGATION LAB (PIL) FOR ADDITIONAL TESTING AND INVESTIGATION. A FINAL REPORT WILL BE SENT ONCE THE INVESTIGATION IS CONCLUDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25875020 ↗MalfunctionJun 30, 2026Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED IN REFERENCE TO THE VOLUNTARY FIELD SAFETY NOTICE / RECALL NOTIFICATION RELATED TO THE SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM IN CERTAIN CPAP, BIPAP, AND MECHANICAL VENTILATOR DEVICES. A REMSTAR AUTO 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 EVIDENCE OF VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES WAS FOUND. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ALSO NOTED DURING 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. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25668221 ↗MalfunctionJun 30, 2026Degraded
A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY 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. THE DEVICE WAS NOT IN PATIENT USE. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER VISUALLY INSPECTED THE DEVICE AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION AND DUST CONTAMINATION. THE DEVICE HAS BEEN SCRAPPED. AT THIS TIME, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION CAN BE PERFORMED. IF ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE FILED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25665307 ↗MalfunctionJun 23, 2026Degraded
A REMSTAR AUTO DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER FOR SERVICE AS PART OF THE SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM RECALL PROCESS. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED, AND EVIDENCE OF FOAM PARTICLES WAS FOUND. ADDITIONALLY, 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. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25591514 ↗MalfunctionJun 22, 2026Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED IN REFERENCE TO THE VOLUNTARY FIELD SAFETY NOTICE / RECALL NOTIFICATION RELATED TO THE SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM IN CERTAIN CPAP, BIPAP, AND MECHANICAL VENTILATOR DEVICES. A REMSTAR AUTO 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 EVIDENCE OF VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES. ADDITIONALLY, 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. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25586352 ↗MalfunctionJun 18, 2026Degraded
A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY 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. THE DEVICE WAS NOT IN PATIENT USE. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER VISUALLY INSPECTED THE DEVICE AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION. THE DEVICE HAS BEEN SCRAPPED. AT THIS TIME, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION CAN BE PERFORMED. IF ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE FILED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25552645 ↗MalfunctionJun 18, 2026Degraded
A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY 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. THE DEVICE WAS NOT IN PATIENT USE. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER VISUALLY INSPECTED THE DEVICE AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION. ADDITIONALLY, 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. THE DEVICE HAS BEEN SCRAPPED. AT THIS TIME, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION CAN BE PERFORMED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25552325 ↗MalfunctionJun 18, 2026Degraded
A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY 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. THE DEVICE WAS NOT IN PATIENT USE. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER VISUALLY INSPECTED THE DEVICE AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION AND DIRT CONTAMINATION. THE DEVICE HAS BEEN SCRAPPED. AT THIS TIME, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION CAN BE PERFORMED. IF ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE FILED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25549766 ↗MalfunctionJun 11, 2026Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED IN REFERENCE TO THE VOLUNTARY FIELD SAFETY NOTICE / RECALL NOTIFICATION RELATED TO THE SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM IN CERTAIN CPAP, BIPAP, AND MECHANICAL VENTILATOR DEVICES. A REMSTAR AUTO 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 EVIDENCE OF VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES. ADDITIONALLY, 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. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25478505 ↗MalfunctionJun 11, 2026Overheating of Device
A REMSTAR AUTO 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, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN OBSERVED THERE WAS A BURNT CONNECTOR. DUE TO THE ALLEGED MALFUNCTION, THE DEVICE WILL BE RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER'S PRODUCT INVESTIGATION LAB FOR ADDITIONAL TESTING. THE ROOT CAUSE IS NOT CONFIRMED AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25470116 ↗MalfunctionJun 9, 2026Overheating of Device
A REMSTAR AUTO 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, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN OBSERVED THERE WAS A BURNT CONNECTOR. ADDITIONALLY, 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. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED. DUE TO THE ALLEGED MALFUNCTION, THE DEVICE WILL BE RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER'S PRODUCT INVESTIGATION LAB FOR ADDITIONAL TESTING. THE ROOT CAUSE IS NOT CONFIRMED AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25449980 ↗MalfunctionJun 8, 2026Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED IN REFERENCE TO THE VOLUNTARY FIELD SAFETY NOTICE / RECALL NOTIFICATION RELATED TO THE SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM IN CERTAIN CPAP, BIPAP, AND MECHANICAL VENTILATOR DEVICES. A REMSTAR AUTO 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 EVIDENCE OF FOAM WAS FOUND. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ALSO 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. LASTLY, THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25435951 ↗MalfunctionMay 26, 2026Overheating of Device
A REMSTAR AUTO DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER WITH INITIAL ALLEGATION OF NO POWER TO SCREEN AND HAVING BURNING ODOR. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT 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 FOUND THAT BURNT SMELL, NO POWER AND CONNECTER BURNT. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ALSO NOTED DURING THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25284650 ↗MalfunctionMay 22, 2026Thermal Decomposition of Device; Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED IN REFERENCE TO THE VOLUNTARY FIELD SAFETY NOTICE / RECALL NOTIFICATION RELATED TO THE SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM IN CERTAIN CPAP, BIPAP, AND MECHANICAL VENTILATOR DEVICES. A REMSTAR AUTO DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED, AND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION/PARTICLES. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOUND BURNT CONNECTOR AND ALSO NOTED DUST AND HAIR CONTAMINATION. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25262747 ↗MalfunctionMay 21, 2026Overheating of Device
A REMSTAR AUTO DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER WITH INITIAL ALLEGATION OF BOARD IS BURNED AND HAS NO POWER. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT 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 FOUND THAT THE BOARD IS BURNED AND HAS NO POWER. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25247175 ↗MalfunctionApr 17, 2026Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED IN REFERENCE TO THE VOLUNTARY FIELD SAFETY NOTICE / RECALL NOTIFICATION RELATED TO THE SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM IN CERTAIN CPAP, BIPAP, AND MECHANICAL VENTILATOR DEVICES. A REMSTAR AUTO 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, NO FOAM PARTICLES WERE NOTED IN THE AIRPATH, YET FOAM DEGRADATION WAS NOTED. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN NOTED 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. IN ADDITION, THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24912739 ↗MalfunctionMar 30, 2026Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED IN REFERENCE TO THE VOLUNTARY FIELD SAFETY NOTICE / RECALL NOTIFICATION RELATED TO THE SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM IN CERTAIN CPAP, BIPAP, AND MECHANICAL VENTILATOR DEVICES. A REMSTAR AUTO DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING EVALUATION NO FOAM PARTICLES WERE NOTED IN THE AIRPATH, YET FOAM DEGRADATION WAS NOTED. THE DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM WAS REPLACED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ALSO NOTED DUST FAIL 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. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24711217 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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