MAUDE Adverse Event Report: RESPIRONICS INC. DREAMSTATION AUTO CPAP; VENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)

Model Number DSX500T11C

Device Problem Degraded (1153)

Patient Problems Ulcer (2274); Sore Throat (2396); Respiratory Tract Infection (2420)

Event Date 04/06/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The manufacturer received information alleging sores in the nose, nasal/throat irritation or soreness related to a cpap device's sound abatement foam.There was no report of serious patient harm or injury.The manufacturer's investigation is ongoing.A follow-up report will be submitted when the manufacturer's investigation is complete.

• Brand Name: DREAMSTATION AUTO CPAP
• Type of Device: VENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)
• Manufacturer (Section D): RESPIRONICS INC.; 1001 murry ridge ln; murrysville PA 15668
• Manufacturer (Section G): RESPIRONICS INC.; 1001 murry ridge ln; murrysville PA 15668
• Manufacturer Contact: kimberly shelly ; 6501 living place; pittsburgh, PA 15206 ; 2673970028
• MDR Report Key: 14319960
• MDR Text Key: 299777261
• Report Number: 2518422-2022-18140
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BZD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K131982
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/06/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/07/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: DSX500T11C
• Device Catalogue Number: DSX500T11C
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/06/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/27/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Removal/Correction Number: RES 88058
• Patient Sequence Number: 1