Devilbiss healthcare is the manufacturer of the device which is a nebulizer.We are awaiting return of the device for evaluation.A follow-up report will be submitted when additional data is available.We are filing this report in an over abundance of caution.The device was acquired one year ago.The user never noticed it overheating or a burning smell before.However, within the last week he noticed the noise level of the device increased.The device started smoking and caught on fire during the user's regular morning treatment.He changed the filters and updated the hoses as necessary.No injuries occurred nor did any property damage.
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