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

Model Number DSX700T11C

Device Problem Degraded (1153)

Patient Problem Pulmonary Hypertension (4460)

Event Date 01/19/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The manufacturer received information alleging an issue related to a bipap device's sound abatement foam.The patient alleged visualisation of particles.The patient alleged pulmonary hypertension.There is no allegation of serious or permanent harm or injury.The manufacturer's investigation is ongoing.A follow-up report will be submitted when the manufacturer's investigation is complete.

Manufacturer Narrative

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 previously reported an allegation of an issue related to a bipap device's sound abatement foam.The manufacturer received information alleged visualization of particles.There was no report of serious or permanent harm or injury.The device was returned to the manufacturer's service center for further evaluation.The device was evaluated.There was no mention of visual findings to the external part of the device.The internal aspect of the device was inspected.The device powered on and airflow was confirmed.The device's downloaded logs were reviewed by the manufacturer.There were no errors found.The manufacturer concludes that they could not confirm the customer's allegation and there was no visible foam degradation.

• Brand Name: DREAMSTATION AUTO BIPAP
• Type of Device: VENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)
• Manufacturer (Section D): RESPIRONICS, INC; 1001 muury ridge lane; murrysville PA 15668
• Manufacturer (Section G): RESPIRONICS, INC; 1001 muury ridge lane; murrysville PA 15668
• Manufacturer Contact: kimberly shelly ; 501 living place; pittsburg, PA 15206 ; 2673970028
• MDR Report Key: 14619914
• MDR Text Key: 301151897
• Report Number: 2518422-2022-33274
• 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: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/22/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/07/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: DSX700T11C
• Device Catalogue Number: DSX700T11C
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/04/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/27/2020
• 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