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

Model Number FRX501S14

Device Problem Degraded (1153)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Red Eye(s) (2038); Tinnitus (2103); Neck Pain (2433); Epistaxis (4458); Unspecified Respiratory Problem (4464); Eczema (4547)

Event Date 03/22/2022

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, bipap, and mechanical ventilator devices.The manufacturer received information alleging of red, swollen eyelids, eczema on the nose, blood flowing from the nostrils,right nostril crust, chronic rhinitis, pain in the ears,left ear plug, tinnitus,pain in the neck and jaw ganglions.There was no report of serious or permanent patient harm or injury.The manufacturer's investigation is ongoing.A follow-up report will be submitted when the manufacturer's investigation is complete.

• Brand Name: DREAMSTATION EXPERT
• 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: 15410446
• MDR Text Key: 303816191
• Report Number: 2518422-2022-79819
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BZD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: K131982
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/13/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/13/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: FRX501S14
• Device Catalogue Number: FRX501S14
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/22/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/14/2017
• 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