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

Device Problem Degraded (1153)

Patient Problems Pharyngitis (2367); Unspecified Respiratory Problem (4464); Unspecified Eye / Vision Problem (4471); Unspecified Ear or Labyrinth Problem (4474); Stomatitis (4489)

Event Date 08/15/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

H3 other text : device not returned to the 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 that the patient reported severe ear inflammation, severe eye inflammation, severe nose inflammation, severe oral cavity inflammation, severe sinus inflammation, and severe throat inflammation.Medical intervention was not specified.There is no allegation of serious or permanent harm or injury.The manufacturer was made aware of this complaint through a representative of the customer.The device has not yet been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation and there is no contact information for the initial reporter to gain additional information on the device.At this time, no further investigation can be performed.If any additional information is received, a follow up report will be filed.

• Brand Name: PHILIPS CPAP DEVICE
• 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: 17729635
• MDR Text Key: 323187021
• Report Number: 2518422-2023-21282
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BZD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Company Representative
• 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: 09/12/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/15/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• 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