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REMstar System One 60 Series REMstar Auto A-Flex, w/H Tube Humid, 60 Series, INTLRecalls & reported problems

Respironics, Inc. · REMstar Auto A-Flex, with Heated Tube Humidifier, 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 Auto A-Flex is a non-continuous ventilator with a heated tube humidifier. All 42 reports filed since October 2024 concern the same thing: units returned to a service center after a voluntary field safety notice about sound abatement foam, with foam particles found inside and some units scrapped. One report also mentions overheating. No deaths or injuries are reported. No recalls name this device. All 42 reports came in the past 12 months, with none in the prior 12 months.

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Adverse event reports
40
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 40 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00606959030770), received between Oct 31, 2024 and Jun 22, 2026 — classified as 40 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Degraded” (39 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

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 1 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 1 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 19 reportsJun 2026: 19 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports20242025202619
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Degraded39
  • Overheating of Device1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions40

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 40 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJun 22, 2026Degraded

    A REMSTAR AUTO A-FLEX 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 PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED. ADDITIONALLY, THE PATIENT'S COMPLAINT WAS CONFIRMED AND THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25578489 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 22, 2026Degraded

    A REMSTAR AUTO A-FLEX 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 PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED. ADDITIONALLY, THE PATIENT'S COMPLAINT WAS CONFIRMED AND THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25578472 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 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 AUTO A-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 VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25564041 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 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 AUTO A-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 VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25563935 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 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 AUTO A-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 VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25563933 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 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 AUTO A-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 VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25563512 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 10, 2026Degraded

    A REMSTAR AUTOA-FLEX 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 PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED. ADDITIONALLY, THE PATIENT'S COMPLAINT WAS CONFIRMED AND THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25456431 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 3, 2026Degraded

    A REMSTAR AUTO A-FLEX 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 25375068 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 2, 2026Degraded

    A REMSTAR AUTOA-FLEX 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 PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED. ADDITIONALLY, THE PATIENT'S COMPLAINT WAS CONFIRMED AND THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25360340 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 2, 2026Degraded

    A REMSTAR AUTOA-FLEX 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 PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED. ADDITIONALLY, THE PATIENT'S COMPLAINT WAS CONFIRMED AND THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25360335 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 2, 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 A-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 VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25359946 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 2, 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 A-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 VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25359497 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 2, 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 A-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 VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25358976 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 1, 2026Degraded

    A REMSTAR AUTO A-FLEX 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 PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED. ADDITIONALLY, THE PATIENT'S COMPLAINT WAS CONFIRMED AND THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25355607 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 1, 2026Degraded

    A REMSTAR AUTOA-FLEX 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 PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED. ADDITIONALLY, THE PATIENT'S COMPLAINT WAS CONFIRMED AND THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25355601 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 1, 2026Degraded

    A REMSTAR AUTOA-FLEX 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 PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED. ADDITIONALLY, THE PATIENT'S COMPLAINT WAS CONFIRMED AND THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25355354 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 1, 2026Degraded

    A REMSTAR AUTOA-FLEX 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 PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED. ADDITIONALLY, THE PATIENT'S COMPLAINT WAS CONFIRMED AND THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25351618 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 1, 2026Degraded

    A REMSTAR AUTOA-FLEX 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 PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED. ADDITIONALLY, THE PATIENT'S COMPLAINT WAS CONFIRMED AND THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25351604 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 1, 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 A-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 VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25351468 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 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. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REQUIRED BY THE PATIENT. THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO THIRD PARTY SERVICE CENTER AND EVALUATED. EVALUATION RESULT STATED THAT FOAM PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED. THE DEVICE HAS BEEN SCRAPPED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25260175 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 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. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REQUIRED BY THE PATIENT. THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO THIRD PARTY SERVICE CENTER AND EVALUATED. EVALUATION RESULT STATED THAT FOAM PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED. THE DEVICE HAS BEEN SCRAPPED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25259965 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 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. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REQUIRED BY THE PATIENT. THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO THIRD PARTY SERVICE CENTER AND EVALUATED. EVALUATION RESULT STATED THAT FOAM PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED. THE DEVICE HAS BEEN SCRAPPED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25259961 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 21, 2026Degraded

    A REMSTAR AUTO A-FLEX 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 PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED. ADDITIONALLY, THE PATIENT'S COMPLAINT WAS CONFIRMED AND THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25250560 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 21, 2026Degraded

    A REMSTAR AUTO A-FLEX 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 PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED. ADDITIONALLY, THE PATIENT'S COMPLAINT WAS CONFIRMED AND THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25250531 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 21, 2026Degraded

    A REMSTAR AUTO A-FLEX 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 PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED. ADDITIONALLY, THE PATIENT'S COMPLAINT WAS CONFIRMED AND THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25250492 ↗

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