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

Device Problem Degraded (1153)

Patient Problems Asthma (1726); Bronchitis (1752); Headache (1880); Liver Damage/Dysfunction (1954); Nausea (1970); Pneumonia (2011); Vomiting (2144); Dizziness (2194); Skin Inflammation/ Irritation (4545)

Event Date 03/28/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

H3 other text : device not 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 information alleging nose, skin irritations, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, asthma, liver disease, toxicity, pneumonia, bronchitis.Medical interventions were not specified.The manufacturer was made aware of this complaint through a representative of the customer.The manufacturer's investigation is ongoing.A follow-up report will be submitted when the manufacturer's investigation is complete.

• Brand Name: DREAM STATION
• 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: jenn canada ; 1001 murry ridge lane; murrysville, PA 15668 ; 7247330200
• MDR Report Key: 19195540
• MDR Text Key: 341186291
• Report Number: 2518422-2024-22903
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BZD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Company Representative
• 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?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/28/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/26/2024
• 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): Other