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

Model Number DSX500H11

Device Problem Degraded (1153)

Patient Problems Cardiac Arrest (1762); Stroke/CVA (1770); Arteriosclerosis/ Atherosclerosis (4437); Unspecified Kidney or Urinary Problem (4503)

Event Date 09/11/2023

Event Type  Death  

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 cpap device's sound abatement foam.The manufacturer received information alleging that the patient has issues with kidney disease/toxicity, other systemic atherosclerosis, right thalamic cva, cardiorespiratory arrest, stroke and death.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 has not yet been returned for evaluation.

• Brand Name: DREAMSTATION AUTO CPAP
• 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: 18094151
• MDR Text Key: 327656294
• Report Number: 2518422-2023-29322
• 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

• Date FDA Received: 11/08/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: DSX500H11
• Device Catalogue Number: DSX500H11
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/11/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/26/2016
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Death