The manufacturer received information alleging an issue related to a bipap device's sound abatement foam.The patient alleged particles in the device.The patient also alleged having cancer, kidney failure, trouble breathing, headaches.The manufacturer's investigation is ongoing.A follow-up report will be submitted when the manufacturer's investigation is complete.
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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 received information alleging visualisation of particles, cancer, kidney failure, trouble breathing, headaches related to a bipap device's sound abatement foam became degraded and caused (symptoms).The patient did not report to receive medical intervention.Repeated attempts to have the device and components returned for evaluation and investigation were unsuccessful.The manufacturer believes they will be unable to gather additional information.The manufacturer is submitting a final report at this time.If pertinent information becomes available to the manufacturer at a later date, an addendum to this final report will be filed.Section h6 updated in this report.
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