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 visualization of particles.The patient alleged coughing up mucus and panic attacks.Medical intervention was not specified.Additionally, the patient alleged that the heating part of the device was not functioning and would halt working causing them to stop breathing.The device has not yet been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.Three attempts to have the device returned for evaluation and investigation were unsuccessful.At this time, no further investigation can be performed.If any additional information is received, a follow up report will be filed.
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