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

Model Number EUX500S15

Device Problem Thermal Decomposition of Device (1071)

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

Event Date 01/29/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The manufacturer received information in relation to a dreamstation auto cpap device.The user alleges plug socket looks burnt, display brightness reduced, switches off.There is no allegation of patient harm, serious injury, or medical intervention.The manufacturer's investigation is ongoing.A follow-up report will be submitted when the manufacturer's investigation is complete.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3 other text : device not returned to manufacturer.

• 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: 18763983
• MDR Text Key: 336049307
• Report Number: 2518422-2024-09166
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BZD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SZ
• 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

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: EUX500S15
• Device Catalogue Number: EUX500S15
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/29/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/22/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/04/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1