(b)(4).A patient alleged that she inhaled "smoke", that her "chest felt heavy", and required admission to an emergency room when a compressor emitted a burning odor and the ac power cord to the device "melted".There was no report of serious or permanent injury.The patient discarded the compressor and could not provide a model number, name, or serial number of the compressor.The manufacturer subsequently is unable to confirm the allegation of a thermal event.If supplemental information becomes available, the manufacturer will file a follow up report.
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