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

Model Number DSX500HIIC

Device Problem Degraded (1153)

Patient Problems Dyspnea (1816); Pneumonia (2011); Cough (4457); Respiratory Insufficiency (4462)

Event Date 12/28/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

The manufacturer received a voluntary medwatch (mw5151144) in reference to the field safety notice/recall notification related to the sound abatement foam in certain cpap, bipap, and mechanical ventilator devices.The manufacturer received information alleging visit to doctor for chest checkup due to mucus cough, and the patient had also difficulty in breathing, pneumonia, sick, and on antibiotics.The manufacturer's investigation is ongoing.A follow-up report will be submitted when the manufacturer's investigation is complete.

Manufacturer Narrative

The exact recall number is unknown.Possible recall numbers include z-1972-2021, z-1973-2021, and z-1974-2021.H3 other text : device not returned to manufacturer.

• Brand Name: DREAMSTATION 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 ; 1001 murry ridge lane; murrysville, PA 15668 ; 7247330200
• MDR Report Key: 18832016
• MDR Text Key: 336850512
• Report Number: 2518422-2024-11419
• 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
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/04/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: DSX500HIIC
• Device Catalogue Number: DSX500HIIC
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/21/2024
• 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: Z-1974-2021
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Disability; Hospitalization