MAUDE Adverse Event Report: RESPIRONICS, INC. DREAMSTATION BIPAP AVAPS30; VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING

Model Number DSX1130T11C

Device Problem Degraded (1153)

Patient Problems Apnea (1720); High Blood Pressure/ Hypertension (1908); Unspecified Heart Problem (4454); Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 02/24/2023

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 an issue related to a bipap device's sound abatement foam.The manufacturer received information alleging of apnea, heart condition, high blood pressure, medical conditions and issues.There was no report of serious or permanent patient harm or injury.There was no medical intervention required by the patient.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 previously 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 bipap device's sound abatement foam.The manufacturer received information alleging of apnea, heart condition, high blood pressure, medical conditions and issues.There was no report of serious or permanent patient harm or injury.There was no medical intervention required by the patient.Despite multiple attempts, the device has not yet returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.At this time, no further investigation can be performed.There has been no response from the customer on the return of the device.If any additional information is received, a follow up report will be filed.In box g, date received by mfr is updated.In box h, evaluation method code grid-evaluation results code grid-conclusion code grid is updated.

Manufacturer Narrative

The manufacturer was previously 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 bipap device's sound abatement foam.The manufacturer received information alleging of apnea, heart condition, high blood pressure, medical conditions and issues.There was no report of serious or permanent patient harm or injury.There was no medical intervention required by the patient.In box h, evaluation results code grid was wrong, which is updated in this follow-up.

• Brand Name: DREAMSTATION BIPAP AVAPS30
• Type of Device: VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING
• 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 15208 ; 4125423300
• MDR Report Key: 16484328
• MDR Text Key: 310692015
• Report Number: 2518422-2023-06224
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MNS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00606959045668
• UDI-Public: 00606959045668
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K102465
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/06/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: DSX1130T11C
• Device Catalogue Number: DSX1130T11C
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/22/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/12/2017
• 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