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

Model Number DSX700T11C

Device Problem Degraded (1153)

Patient Problems Pneumonia (2011); Unspecified Respiratory Problem (4464)

Event Date 03/21/2024

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 an issue related to a dreamstation auto bipap device's sound abatement foam.The patient has alleged respiratory tract irritation, multiple bouts with pneumonia, other respiratory distress and other.Due to potential litigation surrounding this case, no follow up can be performed at this time.At this time, no further investigation can be performed.If any additional information is received, a follow up report will be filed.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3 other text : device not returned to the 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: melissa rosko ; 6501 living place; pittsburgh, PA 15208 ; 4125423300
• MDR Report Key: 19065055
• MDR Text Key: 339636518
• Report Number: 2518422-2024-18036
• 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: 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
• Device Model Number: DSX700T11C
• Device Catalogue Number: DSX700T11C
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/21/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/08/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/26/2019
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: Z-1974-2021
• Patient Sequence Number: 1