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

Model Number DSX500T11

Device Problems Degraded (1153); Device Emits Odor (1425)

Patient Problems Dyspnea (1816); Headache (1880); Cough (4457); Wheezing (4463); Unspecified Respiratory Problem (4464)

Event Date 06/24/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

H3 other text : device not returned to manufacturer.

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 odor coming from device.The patient alleges coughing, wheezing, sinus congestion, clear discharge of sputum, headaches, difficulty breathing.There is no allegation of serious or permanent harm or injury.The patient required blood work, allergy testing, lung parameters.The patient reported no medication was order, but was told to get exercise, take allergy medications if necessary, and get fresh air.The manufacturer's investigation is ongoing.A follow-up report will be submitted when the manufacturer's investigation is complete.

• 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 15208 ; 4125423300
• MDR Report Key: 17431393
• MDR Text Key: 320204058
• Report Number: 2518422-2023-17683
• 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: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/31/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: DSX500T11
• Device Catalogue Number: DSX500T11
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/04/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/04/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: RES 88058
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 33 YR
• Patient Sex: Male