The manufacturer received information alleging an issue related to a bipap device's sound abatement foam.The patient alleged difficulty breathing/short of breath,burning mouth,tongue and throat,irritation.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.
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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 visualization of particles related to a cpap device's sound abatement foam.There was no report of patient harm or injury.The patient alleged difficulty breathing/short of breath,burning mouth,tongue and throat,irritation.After the third attempt to have the device and components returned for evaluation, customer declined to respond to the gfe related questions and terminated the call.The manufacturer believes they will be unable to gather additional information.The manufacturer is submitting an updated report at this time.If pertinent information becomes available to the manufacturer at a later date, an addendum to this updated report will be filed.Section h6 updated in this report.
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