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

Device Problem Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 06/04/2022

Event Type  Death  

Manufacturer Narrative

H3 other text : device not returned to the manufacturer.

Event Description

The manufacturer received social media information alleging death and that the machine was not working properly.There is no customer information hence we cannot reach out to the customer and the 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
• Type of Device: VENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS
• 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: 18054856
• MDR Text Key: 327140344
• Report Number: 2518422-2023-28417
• 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
• Type of Report: Initial

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/02/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/25/2023
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Death
• Patient Age: 64 YR