MAUDE Adverse Event Report: RESPIRONICS, INC. DREAMSTATION BIPAP AUTOSV; VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING

Model Number DSX900T11C

Device Problems Degraded (1153); Fungus in Device Environment (2316)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 09/21/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

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 visualization of particles in the air path.There is no allegation of serious or permanent harm or injury.No medical intervention was required by the patient.The manufacturer's investigation is ongoing.A follow-up report will be submitted when the manufacturer's investigation is complete.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3 other text : device not returned to manufacturer.

Manufacturer Narrative

Patient provided additional information to the manufacturer regarding previously reported event.Patient reported that there was also visualization of "green mold" on the inside to which leads to the hose of the machine.Device problem code has been updated.

• Brand Name: DREAMSTATION BIPAP AUTOSV
• Type of Device: VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING
• 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: 17982122
• MDR Text Key: 326256728
• Report Number: 2518422-2023-27519
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MNS
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K090539
• 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,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/21/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: DSX900T11C
• Device Catalogue Number: DSX900T11C
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/31/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/01/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: Z-1973-2021
• Patient Sequence Number: 1