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

Model Number DSX500S11

Device Problem Degraded (1153)

Patient Problems Unspecified Infection (1930); Fungal Infection (2419); Skin Infection (4544)

Event Date 01/03/2022

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 he has fungus at the top of his nose while using the device.Patient states he went to the doctor for issue and isn't sure if it was caused by the device.There was no allegation of serious or permanent 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 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 ; 1001 murry ridge lane; murrysville, PA 15668 ; 7247330200
• MDR Report Key: 17781698
• MDR Text Key: 323844813
• Report Number: 2518422-2023-23862
• 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: 09/20/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: DSX500S11
• Device Catalogue Number: DSX500S11
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/03/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/15/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: Z-1322-2023
• Patient Sequence Number: 1