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

Device Problem Degraded (1153)

Patient Problems Headache (1880); Blurred Vision (2137); Dizziness (2194)

Event Date 09/08/2022

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 severe headaches, dizziness, and blurred vision.No medical intervention was required by the patient.The manufacturer was made aware of this complaint through a social media source.The only device information mentioned is the use of resmed mask and philips bipap.Since no further device information was provided, the exact recall number is unknown.Possible recall numbers include z-1972-2001, z-1973-2001, and z-1974-2001.There is no customer information hence we cannot reach out to the customer and have components returned for evaluation and investigation were unsuccessful.The manufacturer believes they will be unable to gather additional information.If additional information becomes available, a supplemental 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: 17849316
• MDR Text Key: 324680087
• Report Number: 2518422-2023-25094
• 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,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

• 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
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/31/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/30/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1