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

Model Number DSX500T11C

Device Problem Degraded (1153)

Patient Problems Headache (1880); Respiratory Tract Infection (2420); Renal Impairment (4499)

Event Date 10/14/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The manufacturer received information alleging an issue related to a cpap device's sound abatement foam.The patient alleged of having sinus issues, severe headaches, kidney disease.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 received information alleging an issue related to a continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device's sound abatement foam.The patient alleged to experience sinus issues, severe headaches and kidney disease.There was no medical intervention required by the patient.The reported event of kidney disease and its reported severity was reviewed by the manufacture's clinical expert.This event is assessed as not related to the device in this case.Based on the available information, the manufacture concludes no further action is necessary.There was no medical intervention required by the patient.The device has not yet returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.The patient has swapped out the device at the distributor and at this time, no further investigation can be performed.If any additional information is received, a follow up report will be filed.Section(s) b1, b2, has changed related to the complaint changing from the reported adverse event to a product problem.

• Brand Name: DREAMSTATION AUTO CPAP
• Type of Device: VENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)
• Manufacturer (Section D): RESPIRONICS, INC; 1001 murry ridge lane; murrysville PA 15668
• Manufacturer (Section G): RESPIRONICS, INC; 1001 murry ridge lane; murrysville PA 15668
• Manufacturer Contact: kimberly shelly ; 6501 living place; pittsburgh, PA 15206 ; 2673970028
• MDR Report Key: 15013875
• MDR Text Key: 295873102
• Report Number: 2518422-2022-59440
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 06/20/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/14/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• 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
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/01/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/19/2018
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Other