| Model Number |
AU961HS |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Degraded (1153)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Chest Pain (1776); Dyspnea (1816)
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| Date of Event |
11/13/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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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 the patient is experiencing shortness of breath and pain in the chest while using the device.Patient also alleged visualization of black particles in the tubing.There is no allegation of serious or permanent harm or injury.No medical intervention was required by the patient.The manufacturer's investigation is ongoing.A follow-up report will be submitted when the manufacturer's investigation is complete.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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 previously received information alleging shortness of breath and pain in the chest while using the device.Patient also alleged visualization of black particles in the tubing related to a bipap device's sound abatement foam.There was no report of patient harm or injury.Repeated attempts to have the device and components returned for evaluation and investigation were unsuccessful.The manufacturer believes they will be unable to gather additional information.The manufacturer is submitting a final report at this time.If pertinent information becomes available to the manufacturer at a later date, an addendum to this final report will be filed.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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