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

Model Number DSX500T11C

Device Problem Degraded (1153)

Patient Problems Memory Loss/Impairment (1958); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

Event Date 09/14/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The manufacturer was contacted in reference to the voluntary field safety notice / recall notification related to the sound abatement foam in certain cpap and mechanical ventilator devices.The manufacturer received information alleging cloudy thinking, cognitive difficulties, and some memory issues.There was no report of serious or permanent patient harm or injury.The device was returned and passed all the test during evaluation.

Manufacturer Narrative

The manufacturer previously reported an allegation of an issue related to sound abatement foam.Upon further review, this device was a repaired device and did not contain sound abatement foam that would be likely to cause or contribute to death or serious injury and is not in scope of res 88058.Therefore, there is no allegation of a reportable event associated with the device at this time.

• 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: 15307169
• MDR Text Key: 302166137
• Report Number: 2518422-2022-74294
• 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: 03/29/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/26/2022
• 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?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/01/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/14/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/26/2017
• 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