MAUDE Adverse Event Report: RESPIRONICS, INC. 999998; VENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)

Device Problems Degraded (1153); Fungus in Device Environment (2316); Moisture or Humidity Problem (2986)

Patient Problems Headache (1880); Dry Mouth (4485)

Event Date 06/30/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

H3 other text : device not returned to the manufacturer.

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 severe headaches and severely dry mouth while using the device.The patient also states they were having an issue with moisture inside of the box producing mold.The patient discontinued the use of the device due to the severe headaches.Medical intervention was not specified.The manufacturer's investigation is ongoing.A follow-up report will be submitted when the manufacturer's investigation is complete.

Manufacturer Narrative

The manufacturer was previously 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 severe headaches and severely dry mouth while using the device.The patient also states they were having an issue with moisture inside of the box producing mold.The patient discontinued the use of the device due to the severe headaches.Medical intervention was not specified.The device has not yet been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.Three attempts to have the device returned for evaluation and investigation were unsuccessful.At this time, no further investigation can be performed.If any additional information is received, a follow up report will be filed.

• Brand Name: 999998
• 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: 17414579
• MDR Text Key: 319954624
• Report Number: 2518422-2023-17371
• 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: 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: 07/28/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/31/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: RES 88058
• Patient Sequence Number: 1