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 patient alleges strong cough and irritation on waking up after removing the cpap and very often during the day until the evening.Patient also complains of sneezing, fatigue, discomfort for them and for the people around them.Moreover, the patient stated that in the covid period, it is difficult for the patient to prevent this cough when they moved around, which could lead to a probability of covid infection.The pre-existing cough had become much worse with the new machine.The patient had been equipped since (b)(6) 2007.There is 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.
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