REMstar System One 60 Series REMstar Plus C-Flex, 60 Series, INTLRecalls & reported problems
Respironics, Inc. · REMstar Plus C-Flex, System One 60 Series, International · 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 Plus C-Flex is a non-continuous ventilator (respirator) used for breathing support. The 62 reports mostly describe sound-abatement foam inside the device breaking down, with technicians seeing loose foam particles during servicing; 2 reports mention injuries and no deaths. There are no recalls naming this device. Reports rose sharply, from 2 in the prior 12 months to 31 in the last 12 months.
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- Adverse event reports
- 51
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 51 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00606959029880), received between Sep 30, 2021 and Jun 24, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 49 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Degraded” (51 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
- Degraded51
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions48
- Cancer1
- Unspecified Kidney or Urinary Problem1
- Unspecified Respiratory Problem1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 51 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 24, 2026Degraded
A REMSTAR PLUS C-FLEX 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. 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.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25616756 ↗MalfunctionJun 3, 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 PLUS C-FLEX 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. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25381704 ↗MalfunctionJun 3, 2026Degraded
A REMSTAR PLUS CFLEX 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. DURING THE EVALUATION, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED, AND VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION WAS OBSERVED. ADDITIONALLY, THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25375076 ↗MalfunctionMay 20, 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. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD PARTY SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25233199 ↗MalfunctionMar 13, 2026Degraded
A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO 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. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION. THE DEVICE POWERED ON AND AIRFLOW WAS CONFIRMED. THE DEVICE'S DOWNLOADED LOGS WERE REVIEWED BY THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER. THERE WERE NO ERROR CODES FOUND. THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER CONCLUDES THAT THEY COULD CONFIRM THE CUSTOMER'S ALLEGATION AND THERE WAS A VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION AND UNIT GOT SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24596694 ↗MalfunctionMar 13, 2026Degraded
A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO 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. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION. THE DEVICE POWERED ON AND AIRFLOW WAS CONFIRMED. THE DEVICE'S DOWNLOADED LOGS WERE REVIEWED BY THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER. THERE WAS NO ERROR CODE FOUND. THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER CONCLUDES THAT THEY COULD CONFIRM THE CUSTOMER'S ALLEGATION AND THERE WAS VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION AND UNIT GOT SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24596426 ↗MalfunctionMar 12, 2026Degraded
A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO 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. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION. THE DEVICE POWERED ON AND AIRFLOW WAS CONFIRMED. THE DEVICE'S DOWNLOADED LOGS WERE REVIEWED BY THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER. THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER CONCLUDES THAT THEY CONFIRM THE CUSTOMER'S ALLEGATION AND THERE WERE A VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION, AND UNIT GOT SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24586461 ↗MalfunctionMar 12, 2026Degraded
A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO 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. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION. THE DEVICE POWERED ON AND AIRFLOW WAS CONFIRMED. THE DEVICE'S DOWNLOADED LOGS WERE REVIEWED BY THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER. THERE WERE NO ERROR CODES FOUND. THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER CONCLUDES THAT THEY CONFIRM THE CUSTOMER'S ALLEGATION AND THERE WAS A VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION AND UNIT GOT SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24581503 ↗MalfunctionMar 12, 2026Degraded
A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO 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. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION. THE DEVICE POWERED ON AND AIRFLOW WAS CONFIRMED. THE DEVICE'S DOWNLOADED LOGS WERE REVIEWED BY THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER. THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER CONCLUDES THAT THEY CONFIRM THE CUSTOMER'S ALLEGATION AND THERE WAS A VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION AND UNIT GOT SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24581402 ↗MalfunctionMar 12, 2026Degraded
A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO 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. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION. THE DEVICE POWERED ON AND AIRFLOW WAS CONFIRMED. THE DEVICE'S DOWNLOADED LOGS WERE REVIEWED BY THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER. THERE WAS NO ERROR CODES FOUND. THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER CONCLUDES THAT THEY COULDN'T CONFIRM THE CUSTOMER'S ALLEGATION AND THERE WERE A VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION AND UNIT GOT SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24578735 ↗MalfunctionMar 2, 2026Degraded
A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO 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. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION. THE DEVICE POWERED ON AND AIRFLOW WAS CONFIRMED. THE DEVICE'S DOWNLOADED LOGS WERE REVIEWED BY THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER. THERE WAS NO ERROR CODES FOUND. THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER CONCLUDES THAT THEY CONFIRM THE CUSTOMER'S ALLEGATION AND THERE WAS A VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION AND UNIT GOT SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24481037 ↗MalfunctionFeb 23, 2026Degraded
A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO 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. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION. THE DEVICE POWERED ON AND AIRFLOW WAS CONFIRMED. THE DEVICE'S DOWNLOADED LOGS WERE REVIEWED BY THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER. THERE WAS NO ERROR CODES FOUND. THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER CONCLUDES THAT THEY COULDN'T CONFIRM THE CUSTOMER'S ALLEGATION AND THERE WERE A VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION AND UNIT GOT SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24411248 ↗MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026Degraded
A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO 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. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION. THE DEVICE POWERED ON AND AIRFLOW WAS CONFIRMED. THE DEVICE'S DOWNLOADED LOGS WERE REVIEWED BY THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER. THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER CONCLUDES THAT THEY CONFIRM THE CUSTOMER'S ALLEGATION AND THERE WAS A VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION AND UNIT GOT SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24387546 ↗MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026Degraded
A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO 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. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION. THE DEVICE POWERED ON AND AIRFLOW WAS CONFIRMED. THE DEVICE'S DOWNLOADED LOGS WERE REVIEWED BY THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER. THERE WERE NO ERROR CODES FOUND. THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER CONCLUDES THAT THEY CONFIRM THE CUSTOMER'S ALLEGATION AND THERE WAS A VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION AND UNIT GOT SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24387410 ↗MalfunctionFeb 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 PLUS CFLEX 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 VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24363178 ↗MalfunctionFeb 17, 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. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION. THE DEVICE POWERED ON AND AIRFLOW WAS CONFIRMED. THE DEVICE'S DOWNLOADED LOGS WERE REVIEWED BY THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER. THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER CONCLUDES THAT THEY COULD CONFIRM THE CUSTOMER'S ALLEGATION. THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER CONCLUDES THAT THERE WERE VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION AND UNIT GOT SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24361200 ↗MalfunctionFeb 16, 2026Degraded
A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO 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. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION. THE DEVICE POWERED ON AND AIRFLOW WAS CONFIRMED. THE DEVICE'S DOWNLOADED LOGS WERE REVIEWED BY THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER. THERE WERE NO ERROR CODES FOUND. THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER CONCLUDES THAT THEY CONFIRM THE CUSTOMER'S ALLEGATION AND THERE WAS A VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION AND UNIT GOT SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24354173 ↗MalfunctionFeb 16, 2026Degraded
A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO 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. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION. THE DEVICE POWERED ON AND AIRFLOW WAS CONFIRMED. THE DEVICE'S DOWNLOADED LOGS WERE REVIEWED BY THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER. THERE WERE NO ERROR CODES FOUND. THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER CONCLUDES THAT THEY CONFIRM THE CUSTOMER'S ALLEGATION AND THERE WAS A VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION AND UNIT GOT SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24345363 ↗MalfunctionFeb 16, 2026Degraded
A REMSTAR PLUS CFLEX 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. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND OBSERVED DETERIORATED FOAM. IN ADDITION, TOBACCO CONTAMINATION AND DUST/DIRT WAS FOUND INSIDE THE DEVICE. ADDITIONALLY, THE PATIENT¿S COMPLAINT WAS NOT CONFIRMED, AND THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24343400 ↗MalfunctionJan 19, 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 PLUS C FLEX 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 PARTICLES WAS FOUND INSIDE THE BLOWER KIT. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ALSO NOTED DUST CONTAMINATION. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24111618 ↗MalfunctionJul 30, 2025Degraded; Degraded
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. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED/SCRAPPED AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF DETERIORATED FOAM. DURING THE EVALUATION, DETERIORATED FOAM WAS VISIBLE. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED AS PER CUSTOMER REQUEST.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22669302 ↗MalfunctionNov 12, 2024Degraded; Degraded
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. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, THE THIRD PARTY SERVICE CENTER VISUALLY INSPECTED THE DEVICE AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION. DURING THE EVALUATION, FOAM PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED IN THE BLOWER KIT. THE DEVICE IS SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20670071 ↗MalfunctionOct 17, 2024Degraded; 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. THERE IS NO ALLEGATION OF SERIOUS OR PERMANENT HARM OR INJURY. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REQUIRED BY THE PATIENT. A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION TO THE VOLUNTARY FIELD SAFETY NOTICE / RECALL NOTIFICATION RELATED TO THE SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM IN CERTAIN CPAP, BIPAP, AND MECHANICAL VENTILATOR DEVICES. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER VISUALLY INSPECTED THE DEVICE AND HAS VISUALIZATION OF FOAM PARTICLES. IN ADDITION TO ABOVE FINDINGS, THERE WAS A PRESENT OF CONTAMINATION IN THE DEVICE, WHICH WERE FROM TOBACCO AND DUST/DIRT. POWER CONNECTOR WAS DESTROYED. THE DEVICE WAS ROUTED TO SCRAP. 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 20476568 ↗MalfunctionOct 12, 2024Degraded; 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. THERE IS NO ALLEGATION OF SERIOUS OR PERMANENT HARM OR INJURY. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REQUIRED BY THE PATIENT. A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION TO THE VOLUNTARY FIELD SAFETY NOTICE / RECALL NOTIFICATION RELATED TO THE SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM IN CERTAIN CPAP, BIPAP, AND MECHANICAL VENTILATOR DEVICES. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER VISUALLY INSPECTED THE DEVICE AND HAS VISUALIZATION OF FOAM PARTICLES. IN ADDITION TO ABOVE FINDINGS, DUST/DIRT WAS FOUND. POWER CONNECTOR WAS DESTROYED. THE DEVICE WAS ROUTED TO SCRAP. 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 20435505 ↗MalfunctionOct 11, 2024Degraded; 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. THERE IS NO ALLEGATION OF SERIOUS OR PERMANENT HARM OR INJURY. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REQUIRED BY THE PATIENT. A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION TO THE VOLUNTARY FIELD SAFETY NOTICE / RECALL NOTIFICATION RELATED TO THE SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM IN CERTAIN CPAP, BIPAP, AND MECHANICAL VENTILATOR DEVICES. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER VISUALLY INSPECTED THE DEVICE AND HAS VISUALIZATION OF FOAM PARTICLES. IN ADDITION TO ABOVE FINDINGS, DUST/DIRT WAS FOUND. POWER CONNECTOR WAS DESTROYED. THE DEVICE WAS ROUTED TO SCRAP. 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 20434837 ↗
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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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