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

Model Number FRX500S14

Device Problem Degraded (1153)

Patient Problems Peeling (1999); Rash (2033); Skin Burning Sensation (4540); Skin Inflammation/ Irritation (4545)

Event Date 03/29/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

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 patient alleges rashes, redness on the cheekbones and on the bottom of the forehead (just above the eyebrows) "very regularly, not to say almost continuously" since the past 2-3 years.The patient states that the redness was accompanied at first by a sensation of slight burning, which evolved towards a scaling of the skin in said areas.There is no allegation of serious or permanent harm or injury.The device has been returned to a third-party service center and the investigation is ongoing.A follow-up report will be submitted when the manufacturer's investigation is complete.

• Brand Name: DREAMSTATION AUTO
• 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: 17892691
• MDR Text Key: 326050701
• Report Number: 2518422-2023-25893
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BZD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• 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

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: FRX500S14
• Device Catalogue Number: FRX500S14
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/29/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/08/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/14/2020
• 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