BiPAP AVAPS C Series 00Recalls & reported problems
Respironics, Inc. · BiPAP AVAPS C series, Brazil FG · Class 2
Quick summary
This Respironics BiPAP AVAPS ventilator is a non-life-supporting breathing machine. The 26 reports mostly describe the sound-abatement foam inside the device breaking down, with foam particles or degradation found when units were returned for service evaluation; one report also mentions eye irritation. No deaths and no injuries are described in any report. No recalls name this device. All 26 reports came in the past 12 months, with none in the 12 months before that.
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- Adverse event reports
- 26
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 26 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00606959045231), received between Sep 20, 2022 and Mar 24, 2026 — classified as 26 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Degraded” (26 reports).
5 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K113053); they may or may not involve this specific model.
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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Degraded26
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions25
- Eye Irritation1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 26 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 24, 2026Degraded
A BIPAP SYNCHRONY AVAPS DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A SERVICE CENTER FOR EVALUATION. 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 CENTER VISUALLY INSPECTED THE DEVICE AND OBSERVED BLOWER FOAM DEGRADATION. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24676634 ↗MalfunctionMar 4, 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 BIPAP SYNCHRONY AVAPS DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A MANUFACTURER SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED, AND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION 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 24513468 ↗MalfunctionMar 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 BIPAP SYNCHRONY AVAPS DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING EVALUATION, NO FOAM PARTICLES WERE NOTED IN THE AIRPATH, YET FOAM DEGRADATION 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 24501232 ↗MalfunctionMar 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 BIPAP SYNCHRONY AVAPS DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING EVALUATION, NO FOAM PARTICLES WERE NOTED IN THE AIRPATH, YET FOAM DEGRADATION 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 24501230 ↗MalfunctionMar 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 BIPAP SYNCHRONY AVAPS DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A MANUFACTURER SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED, AND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION 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 24500764 ↗MalfunctionMar 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 BIPAP SYNCHRONY AVAPS DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED, AND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION/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 24498768 ↗MalfunctionMar 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 BIPAP SYNCHRONY AVAPS DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A MANUFACTURER SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOAM PARTICLES/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 WAS SCRAPPED AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24497346 ↗MalfunctionMar 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 BIPAP SYNCHRONY AVAPS DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A MANUFACTURER SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE MANUFACTURER SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED, AND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION/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 24497189 ↗MalfunctionMar 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 BIPAP SYNCHRONY AVAPS DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED, AND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION/PARTICLES WAS FOUND. ADDITIONALLY, 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 24496660 ↗MalfunctionFeb 27, 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 BIPAP SYNCHRONY AVAPS DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A MANUFACTURER SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED, AND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION/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 24474601 ↗MalfunctionFeb 27, 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 BIPAP SYNCHRONY AVAPS DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED, AND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION/PARTICLES WAS FOUND. ADDITIONALLY, 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 24472110 ↗MalfunctionFeb 26, 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 BIPAP AVAPS DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO THE SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED, AND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION/PARTICLES WAS FOUND. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ALSO FOUND 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 24461769 ↗MalfunctionFeb 26, 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 BIPAP SYNCHRONY AVAPS DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED, AND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION. 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 24452167 ↗MalfunctionFeb 25, 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 BIPAP SYNCHRONY AVAPS DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A MANUFACTURER SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED, AND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION/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 24445631 ↗MalfunctionNov 28, 2025Degraded; Degraded
THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A MANUFACTURER 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 MANUFACTURER SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTION FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION. DURING THE EVALUATION, THE DEVICE POWERED ON AND AIRFLOW WAS CONFIRMED. THE DEVICE'S DOWNLOADED LOGS WERE REVIEWED BY THE MANUFACTURER SERVICE CENTER. THERE WAS 1024 ERROR CODE FOUND. THE MANUFACTURER SERVICE CENTER CONCLUDES THAT THERE WERE NO VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION AND UNIT GOT SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23670744 ↗MalfunctionNov 28, 2025Degraded; Degraded
A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A MANUFACTURER 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 MANUFACTURER 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 MANUFACTURER SERVICE CENTER. THERE WAS 1024 ERROR CODES FOUND. THE MANUFACTURER SERVICE CENTER CONCLUDES THAT THERE WERE VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION AND UNIT GOT SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23670325 ↗MalfunctionNov 28, 2025Degraded; Degraded
A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A MANUFACTURER 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 MANUFACTURER 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 MANUFACTURER SERVICE CENTER. THERE WERE MULTIPLE ERROR CODES FOUND. THE MANUFACTURER SERVICE CENTER CONCLUDED THERE WERE VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION AND UNIT GOT SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23670324 ↗MalfunctionNov 28, 2025Degraded; Degraded
A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A MANUFACTURER 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 MANUFACTURER 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 MANUFACTURER SERVICE CENTER. THERE WERE 1024 ERROR CODES FOUND. THE MANUFACTURER SERVICE CENTER CONCLUDED THERE WERE VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION AND UNIT GOT SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23670261 ↗MalfunctionNov 28, 2025Degraded; Degraded
A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A MANUFACTURER 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 MANUFACTURER 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 MANUFACTURER SERVICE CENTER. THERE WAS 1024 ERROR CODES FOUND. THE MANUFACTURER SERVICE CENTER CONCLUDES THAT THERE WAS VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION AND UNIT GOT SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23670210 ↗MalfunctionNov 28, 2025Degraded; Degraded
A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A MANUFACTURER 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 MANUFACTURER 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 MANUFACTURER SERVICE CENTER. THERE WAS 1024 ERROR CODES FOUND. THE MANUFACTURER SERVICE CENTER CONCLUDED THERE WERE VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION AND UNIT GOT SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23670193 ↗MalfunctionNov 28, 2025Degraded; Degraded
A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A MANUFACTURER 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 MANUFACTURER 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 MANUFACTURER SERVICE CENTER. THERE WAS MULTIPLE ERROR CODES FOUND. THE MANUFACTURER SERVICE CENTER CONCLUDED THERE WERE VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION AND UNIT GOT SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23670133 ↗MalfunctionNov 28, 2025Degraded; Degraded
A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A MANUFACTURER SERVICE CENTRE 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 MANUFACTURER SERVICE CENTRE, 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 MANUFACTURER SERVICE CENTRE. THERE WAS 1024 ERROR CODES FOUND. THE MANUFACTURER SERVICE CENTRE CONCLUDES THAT THERE WAS VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION. THE UNIT GOT SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23670067 ↗MalfunctionNov 28, 2025Degraded; Degraded
A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A MANUFACTURER 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 MANUFACTURER 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 MANUFACTURER SERVICE CENTER. THERE WAS MULTIPLE ERROR CODES FOUND. THE MANUFACTURER SERVICE CENTER CONCLUDED THERE WERE VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION AND UNIT GOT SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23669702 ↗MalfunctionNov 28, 2025Degraded; Degraded
A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A MANUFACTURER'S 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 MANUFACTURER'S SERVICE CENTRE, 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 MANUFACTURER'S SERVICE CENTRE. THERE WAS 1024 ERROR CODE FOUND. THE MANUFACTURER'S SERVICE CENTRE 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 23669456 ↗MalfunctionNov 28, 2025Degraded; Degraded
A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A MANUFACTURER 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 MANUFACTURER 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. THERE WERE 910 ERROR CODES FOUND. THE MANUFACTURER SERVICE CENTRE 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 23669417 ↗
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- DreamStation BiPAP ST30 00Respironics, Inc. · VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING3 deaths283 reports
- BiPAP AVAPS BiPAP AVAPS C Series, 30cm, INTLRespironics, Inc. · VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING274 reports
- BiPAP autoSV Advanced System One 60 Series BiPAP autoSV Advanced w/H Tube Humid, 60 Series, USRespironics, Inc. · VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING3 deaths209 reports
- BiPAP S/T C-Series BiPAP S/T C Series Core Pack, 30cm, USRespironics, Inc. · VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING1 death200 reports
- DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS30 w/Humidifier w/Cell, USRespironics, Inc. · VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING4 deaths174 reports
- DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS DreamStation AVAPS30 w/Humid w/H Tube w/Cell, USRespironics, Inc. · VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING2 deaths144 reports
- BiPAP A30 00Respironics, Inc. · VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING2 recalls29 reports
Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.