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

Model Number DSX700S11F

Device Problem Device Emits Odor (1425)

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

Event Date 11/29/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The manufacturer received a voluntary medwatch (mw5148697) in reference to the field safety notice/recall notification related to the sound abatement foam in certain cpap, bipap, and mechanical ventilator devices.The manufacturer received information alleging the device emits a bad odor.There is no allegation of serious or permanent harm or injury.The patient required no medical intervention.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.

• Brand Name: DREAMSTATION AUTO BIPAP
• 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: 18545700
• MDR Text Key: 333274010
• Report Number: 2518422-2024-03570
• 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
• Type of Report: Initial

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/19/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: DSX700S11F
• Device Catalogue Number: DSX700S11F
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/21/2023
• 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