The manufacturer received a voluntary medwatch (mw5105096) regarding 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 patient experienced a chronic sinus infection described as a feeling of a burning irritation in the nasal area that wakes the patient up.The patient also alleges that after eating or drinking, a persistent nausea and runny nose was present for the rest of the day.The patient reported "it's been a year and a half".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.
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