MicroMax Low Flow DISSRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00853061006074), received between Dec 20, 2019 and Nov 17, 2020 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fire” (2 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionNov 17, 2020Fire; Fire

  DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT AS GIVEN TO MAXTEC VIA CUSTOMER COMPLAINT. "ON 26TH NOV, OUR VENDOR WAS IN NICU DEPT FOR INSTALLATION OF BUBBLE CPAP WITH MAXTECH MAX BLENDER, AFTER INSTALLATION , VENDOR WAS HAVING FINAL CHECKING OR TRIAL OF PROPER FUNCTIONING OF CPAP DEVICE, WITH A FLOW OF 10 LITRE. SUDDENLY THE BLENDER GOT BURST WITH FIRE...THERE WAS NO INJURY TO HOSPITAL STAFF OR PATIENT... OUR CHANNEL PARTNER (MR. (B)(6) MET WITH A SUPERFICIAL BURN OF HIS LEFT HAND AND HE GOT IMMEDIATELY FIRST AID TREATMENT FROM THE HOSPITAL." THE CUSTOMER PROVIDED ADDITIONAL DETAILS REGARDING THE EVENT VIA REPORT PS: (B)(4) STATING THE FOLLOWING: "WHILE INSTALLING THE BUBBLE CPAP SET UP AND UPON CONNECTING THE BLENDER, THE DEALER SWITCHED ON THE COMPRESSOR AND THE HOSPITAL WARD BOY OPENED THE O2 CYLINDER. WITHIN NO TIME, THE BLENDER STARTED ALARMING CONTINUOUSLY AND FIRE WAS OBSERVED AT THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE BLENDER. IMMEDIATELY, THE DEALER DISCONNECTED ALL CONNECTIONS TURNING THE O2 CYLINDER OFF. DURING THIS PROCEDURE, THE DEALER WAS LEFT WITH A MINOR BURN ON HIS SHOULDER."

  Patient problems: Superficial (First Degree) Burn

  MAUDE report 10857079 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 20, 2019Fire; Fire

  MAXTEC (PRIVATE LABEL DISTRIBUTOR) RECEIVED THE INFORMATION BELOW FROM THEIR CUSTOMER F&P IN INDIA. INFORMATION FORMALLY PROVIDED: ON 26TH NOV, OUR VENDOR WAS IN NICU DEPT FOR INSTALLATION OF BUBBLECPAP WITH MAXTEC BLENDER, AFTER INSTALLATION, VENDOR WAS HAVING FINAL CHECKING OR TRIAL OF PROPER FUNCTIONING OF CPAP DEVICE, WITH A FLOW OF 10 LITER. SUDDENLY THE BLENDER GOT BURST OF FIRE.... THERE WAS NO INJURY TO HOSPITAL STAFF, PATIENTS...OUR CHANNEL PARTNER MET WITH A SUPERFICAIAL BURN OF HIS LEFT HAND AND GOT IMMEDITALEY FIRST AID TREATMENT FROM THE HOSPITAL ADDTIONALLY INFORMATION YET TO BE VERIFIED INDICATES A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT SEQUENCE OF EVENTS. ALSO, FAILURE (REGULATOR - NOT SUPPLIED BY PRECISION MEDICAL INC) OF ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT IN THE GAS SUPPLY CIRCUIT. NEITHER CHANGING THE END RESULTS.

  Patient problems: Superficial (First Degree) Burn

  MAUDE report 9505546 ↗