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

Model Number DSX500S11F

Device Problems Electrical /Electronic Property Problem (1198); Smoking (1585)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 10/11/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

H3 other text : device not returned to manufacturer.

Event Description

The manufacturer received information alleging a malfunction on a dreamstation auto cpap device.The patient reports that three days ago at 4:00 am they awoke smelling smoke and immediately determined it was the power supply transformer.The patient unplugged it, and the next day took a volt-ohm-milliammeter (vom) and determined there was voltage to it but zero electricity on the top end of the transformer.There is no allegation of serious or permanent harm or injury.No medical intervention was required by the patient.The manufacturer's investigation is ongoing.A follow-up report will be submitted when the manufacturer's investigation is complete.

• 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: 18439936
• MDR Text Key: 331841752
• Report Number: 2518422-2024-00421
• 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: Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/03/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: DSX500S11F
• Device Catalogue Number: DSX500S11F
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/11/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/29/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Male