MAUDE Adverse Event Report: RESPIRONICS, INC. DREAMSTATION BIPAP AUTOSV; VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING

Model Number DSX900T11C

Device Problem Degraded (1153)

Patient Problem Cough (4457)

Event Date 10/20/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

H3 other text : device has not been returned to manufacturer.

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 voluntary medwatch (mw5146859).The manufacturer received information alleging an issue related to a dreamstation bipap autosv device's sound abatement foam.The patient has alleged he cannot get rid of cough and noticed white particles in the water.In addition, patient stated that they have stopped using the device and is asking for new machine and compensation for all their troubles.Doctor on behalf of patient asked for replacement but still they have not received the unit.There was no report of serious or permanent patient harm or injury.The device has not yet been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.The manufacturer's investigation is ongoing.A follow-up report will be submitted when the manufacturer's investigation is complete.

• Brand Name: DREAMSTATION BIPAP AUTOSV
• Type of Device: VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING
• 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: 18103128
• MDR Text Key: 327755970
• Report Number: 2518422-2023-29514
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MNS
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K090539
• 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

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: DSX900T11C
• Device Catalogue Number: DSX900T11C
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/30/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/09/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/09/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: Z-1973-2021
• Patient Sequence Number: 1