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 bipap device's sound abatement foam.The patient has alleged of having cough, fever, choking and nasal/throat irritation or soreness.The patient also alleged that the device is noisy, and the motor part kept coming off.There was no report of serious or permanent patient harm or injury.The manufacturer's investigation is ongoing.A follow-up report will be submitted when the manufacturer's investigation is complete.
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