REMstar System One 60 Series REMstar Auto w/HTD Humid, BlueTooth, 60 Series, CARecalls & reported problems
Respironics, Inc. · REMstar Auto with Heated Humidifier, with BlueTooth, 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 is a Respironics REMstar Auto CPAP machine with a heated humidifier, used for sleep apnea therapy. Most of the 32 reports describe the sound-dampening foam inside the blower breaking down into particles, along with dust contamination and burned power connectors. One report mentions a death; no injuries were reported. No recalls name this device. Reports rose sharply in the past 12 months (17) compared with the 6 in the prior12 months.
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- Adverse event reports
- 32
- Deaths reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 32 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00606959037762), received between Aug 26, 2021 and Jul 27, 2026 — classified as 1 death, 31 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Degraded” (30 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
- Degraded30
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Contamination1
- Thermal Decomposition of Device1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions24
- Headache3
- Sore Throat3
- Dyspnea2
- Chest Pain1
- Cough1
- Discomfort1
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 32 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
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 RIQL for further investigation. The manufacturer's investigation is ongoing. A follow-up report will be submitted when the manufacturer's investigation is complete.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50015724 ↗MalfunctionMar 11, 2026Degraded
A REMSTAR AUTO DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF SERIOUS OR PERMANENT 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 EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION/PARTICLES WAS FOUND INSIDE THE BLOWER KIT. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ALSO NOTED DUST CONTAMINATION WAS PRESENT. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24574772 ↗MalfunctionMar 10, 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 ONE ERROR CODE 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 CORRECTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24557317 ↗MalfunctionMar 6, 2026Degraded
A REMSTAR AUTO DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER FOR SERVICE AS PART OF THE SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM RECALL PROCESS WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN OBSERVED VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES INSIDE THE BLOWER KIT AND OBJECT CODE INDICATES THE BLOWER CONTRIBUTED TO THE FOAM DEGRADATION. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN NOTED DUST CONTAMINATION. 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 24532867 ↗MalfunctionMar 5, 2026Degraded
A REMSTAR AUTO DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER FOR SERVICE AS PART OF THE SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM RECALL PROCESS WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. 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 VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES INSIDE THE BLOWER KIT AND NOTED FOAM DEGRADATION. 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 24524610 ↗MalfunctionMar 5, 2026Degraded
A REMSTAR AUTO DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. 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 DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED, AND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION/PARTICLES WAS FOUND INSIDE THE BLOWER KIT. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ALSO NOTED DUST CONTAMINATION, A DESTROYED POWER CONNECTOR, 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 24524608 ↗MalfunctionMar 5, 2026Degraded
A REMSTAR AUTO DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF SERIOUS OR PERMANENT 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 EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION/PARTICLES WAS FOUND INSIDE THE BLOWER KIT. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ALSO 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. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24524329 ↗MalfunctionJan 29, 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 HTHUM 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 FOUND INSIDE THE BLOWER KIT. THE DEVICES SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM WAS REPLACED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. 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 24215639 ↗MalfunctionJan 16, 2026Degraded
A REMSTAR AUTO DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD PARTY SERVICE CENTER FOR SERVICE AS PART OF THE SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM RECALL PROCESS WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD PARTY SERVICE CENTER BLOWER FOAM DEGRADATION WAS NOTED. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN OBSERVED ERROR CODE E53 ERR_COMP_LOG_SEM_TIMOUT ON THE DEVICE LOG AND A DIRT CONTAMINATION WAS PRESENT. THE SERVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED. THIS EVENT IS REPORTABLE UNDER FDA 21 CFR PART 803 AS IT MEETS THE CRITERIA FOR A SERIOUS INJURY AND OR PRODUCT MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24100177 ↗MalfunctionJan 13, 2026Degraded
A REMSTAR AUTO DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER AS PART OF THE UNO RECALL PROCESS WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING EVALUATION NO FOAM PARTICLES WERE NOTED IN THE AIRPATH, YET FOAM DEGRADATION WAS NOTED. THE DEVICES SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM (NEEDS) OR (WAS) REPLACED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN NOTED DUST FAIL CONTAMINATION AND ERROR CODE E-53 (ERR_COMP_LOG_SEM_TIMEOUT). THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24060224 ↗MalfunctionJan 9, 2026Degraded
A REMSTAR AUTO DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER AS PART OF THE SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM RECALL PROCESS WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN OBSERVED BLOWER FOAM DEGRADATION. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ALSO NOTED A DUST FAIL CONTAMINATION, THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED. THIS EVENT IS REPORTABLE UNDER FDA 21 CFR PART 803 AS IT MEETS THE CRITERIA FOR A SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PRODUCT MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24025311 ↗MalfunctionJan 9, 2026Degraded
A REMSTAR AUTO DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRDPARTY SERVICE CENTER AS PART OF THE SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM RECALL PROCESS WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN OBSERVED VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES INSIDE THE BLOWER KIT. ADDITIONALLY THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ALSO NOTED CODES E53 ERRCOMPLOGSEMTIMEOUT AND E106 ERRHEATEDTUBEMAXTEMP AND FLUIDS FAIL CONTAMINATION THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24018516 ↗MalfunctionJan 2, 2026Degraded
A REMSTAR AUTO 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. THERE WAS NO ALLEGATION OF SERIOUS OR PERMANENT HARM OR INJURY. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REQUIRED BY THE PATIENT. AT THIS TIME, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION CAN BE PERFORMED. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN OBSERVED VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES INSIDE THE BLOWER KIT. THE DEVICE HAD DUST FAIL CONTAMINATION. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ALSO NOTED AN ERROR CODES E053 (ERR_COMP_LOG_SEM_TIMEOUT) PRESENT. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23950381 ↗MalfunctionDec 31, 2025Degraded; Degraded
A REMSTAR AUTO DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER AS PART OF THE UNO RECALL PROCESS WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN OBSERVED VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES INSIDE THE BLOWER KIT. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOUND 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 23935693 ↗MalfunctionDec 30, 2025Degraded; 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 WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN OBSERVED VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES INSIDE THE BLOWER KIT. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOUND DUST CONTAMINATION. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED. AT THIS TIME, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION CAN BE PERFORMED. SHOULD ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23926868 ↗MalfunctionDec 30, 2025Degraded; Degraded
A REMSTAR AUTO DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER FOR SERVICE AS PART OF THE SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM RECALL PROCESS WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING EVALUATION NO FOAM PARTICLES WERE NOTED IN THE AIRPATH, YET FOAM DEGRADATION WAS NOTED. THE DEVICES SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ALSO NOTED DUST FAIL CONTAMINATION. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23925796 ↗MalfunctionDec 29, 2025Degraded; Degraded
A REMSTAR AUTO DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER AS PART OF THE UNO RECALL PROCESS WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN OBSERVED VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES INSIDE THE BLOWER KIT. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOUND CONTAMINATION FROM DUST AND ERROR CODE E053 (ERR COMP LOG SEM TIMEOUT). THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23906935 ↗MalfunctionJul 17, 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 FOAM DEGRADATION INSIDE THE BLOWER KIT. DURING THE EVALUATION, FOAM PARTICLES WERE VISIBLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22534432 ↗MalfunctionJul 17, 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 FOAM DEGRADATION. DURING THE EVALUATION, FOAM PARTICLES WERE VISIBLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22531421 ↗MalfunctionJul 16, 2025Degraded; 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 WAS NO REPORT OF SERIOUS OR PERMANENT HARM OR INJURY. DURING EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT A THIRD PARTY SERVICE CENTER, FOAM PARTICLES WERE FOUND INSIDE THE BLOWER KIT AND ERROR CODES WERE ALSO FOUND. NO OTHER DEVICE PROBLEMS WERE DETECTED. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22518039 ↗MalfunctionJul 15, 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 FOAM DEGRADATION. DURING THE EVALUATION, FOAM PARTICLES WERE VISIBLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22513148 ↗DeathApr 29, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT A PATIENT WITH A REMSTAR AUTO HAS PASSED. THERE IS NO ALLEGATION OF DEVICE MALFUNCTION. THERE IS NO ALLEGATION THAT THE DEVICE CONTRIBUTED TO THE PATIENT DEATH. NO OTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. THIS REPORT IS BEING SUBMITTED FOR AN ALLEGATION OF A PATIENT DEATH ONLY DUE TO INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION RELATED TO THE DEVICE. THE DEVICE HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR INVESTIGATION. THE MANUFACTURER INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED WHEN THE MANUFACTURER'S INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 21931818 ↗MalfunctionApr 18, 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 FOAM DEGRADATION. DURING THE EVALUATION, FOAM PARTICLES WERE VISIBLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21869289 ↗MalfunctionAug 18, 2023Degraded; 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. THE PATIENT ALLEGES NASAL/THROAT IRRITATION OR SORENESS AND A COUGH. THERE IS NO ALLEGATION OF SERIOUS OR PERMANENT HARM OR INJURY. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REQUIRED BY THE PATIENT. THE MANUFACTURER'S INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED WHEN THE MANUFACTURER'S INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE.
Patient problems: Cough; Sore Throat
MAUDE report 17571868 ↗MalfunctionNov 8, 2022Degraded; 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. THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION ALLEGING THE PATIENT IS EXPERIENCING HEADACHES WHILE USING THE DEVICE. THERE IS NO ALLEGATION OF SERIOUS OR PERMANENT HARM OR INJURY. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REQUIRED BY THE PATIENT. THE MANUFACTURER'S INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED WHEN THE MANUFACTURER'S INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE.
Patient problems: Headache
MAUDE report 15753170 ↗
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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
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