REMstar SE REMstar SE Auto with Humidifier, with SD Slot, USRecalls & reported problems
Respironics, Inc. · REMstar SE with Humidifier, with SD Slot, US · Class 2
All models of REMstar SE (10)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Respironics REMstar SE CPAP machine is a sleep therapy device that delivers pressurized air with a humidifier. Of its 128 reports, 82 are injuries, 40 are malfunctions and 6 describe deaths; most describe foam inside the machine breaking down, and patients often allege breathing difficulty, headaches, dizziness or eye irritation. Reports fell to 1 in the last 12 months from 7 in the 12 months before. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 128
- Deaths reported
- 6
- Injuries reported
- 82
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 128 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00606959012493), received between Mar 17, 2022 and Nov 21, 2025 — classified as 6 deaths, 82 injuries, 40 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Degraded” (126 reports).
1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K130077); they may or may not involve this specific model.
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Degraded126
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem5
- Ambient Noise Problem1
- Contamination1
- Device Emits Odor1
- Material Integrity Problem1
Patient problems
- Unspecified Respiratory Problem52
- Cancer40
- Headache33
- Dizziness31
- Asthma26
- Eye Irritation26
- Unspecified Kidney or Urinary Problem17
- Vomiting16
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 128 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryNov 21, 2025Degraded; Degraded
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. THIS REPORT WAS RELATED TO A REMSTAR SE DEVICE. THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION FROM THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED PHYSICAL DISABILITIES DUE TO BREATHING PROBLEMS, CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISORDER, ASTHMA, EMPHYSEMA, AND IS NOT ALLOWED TO HAVE KNEE SURGERY WITH OXYGEN MACHINES BECAUSE THEY MANY NOT WAKE UP. THE PATIENT STATES THE DEVICE DID WORK PROPERLY AND HELPED BUT HAS CAUSED HEALTH PROBLEMS. THE DEVICE WAS CLEANED WITH SOAP AND WATER EVERY 2 WEEKS. THE PATIENT NO LONGER USES THE DEVICE. THE DEVICE HAS NOT YET BEEN RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION. IF ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE FILED.
Patient problems: Asthma; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD); Dyspnea; Pulmonary Emphysema
MAUDE report 23623466 ↗InjuryJul 17, 2025Degraded; Degraded
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 AN ISSUE RELATED TO A REMSTAR SE DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM. THE PATIENT HAS ALLEGED THYROID CANCER AND SURGERY NASAL TURBINATE RESECTION. MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS NOT SPECIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS COMPLAINT THROUGH A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CUSTOMER. AT THIS TIME, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION CAN BE PERFORMED. IF ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE FILED.
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; Cancer
MAUDE report 22530319 ↗MalfunctionJul 16, 2025Degraded; Degraded
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 DIFFICULTY BREATHING AND WALKING, AND ANXIETY. 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.
Patient problems: Anxiety; Dyspnea
MAUDE report 22527801 ↗MalfunctionJun 16, 2025Degraded; Ambient Noise Problem; Degraded; Ambient Noise Problem
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 LOUD NOISE COMING FROM MACHINE MOTOR. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF MEDICAL INTERVENTION. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE REQUESTED AT THIS TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS COMPLAINT THROUGH A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CUSTOMER. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF SERIOUS PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THE DEVICE HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER. AT THIS TIME, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION CAN BE REQUESTED AT THIS TIME. IF ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22209908 ↗MalfunctionJun 13, 2025Degraded; Degraded
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. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THE MANUFACTURER'S INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED WHEN THE MANUFACTURER'S INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22202138 ↗MalfunctionJun 12, 2025Degraded; Degraded
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. THERE WAS NO ALLEGATION REPORTED BY THE PATIENT. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF SERIOUS PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF MEDICAL INTERVENTION. THE MANUFACTURER'S INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED WHEN THE MANUFACTURER'S INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22193639 ↗InjuryJan 9, 2025Degraded; Degraded
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 IRRITATION RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION DIZZINESS AND/OR HEADACHE INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE KIDNEY DISEASE/TOXICITY. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS SPECIFIED BY THE PATIENT. THE DEVICE HAS NOT YET BEEN RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS COMPLAINT THROUGH A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CUSTOMER. AT THIS TIME, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION CAN BE PERFORMED. IF ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE FILED.
Patient problems: Dizziness; Headache; Inflammation; Unspecified Kidney or Urinary Problem; Unspecified Respiratory Problem
MAUDE report 21110767 ↗MalfunctionDec 2, 2024Degraded; Degraded
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 SINUS INFECTIONS. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF MEDICAL INTERVENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS COMPLAINT THROUGH A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CUSTOMER. THE DEVICE HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER. AT THIS TIME, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION CAN BE REQUESTED AT THIS TIME. IF ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED.
Patient problems: Sinusitis
MAUDE report 20816812 ↗InjuryOct 24, 2024Degraded; Degraded
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 KIDNEY DISEASE OR TOXICITY. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF MEDICAL INTERVENTION. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE REQUESTED AT THIS TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS COMPLAINT THROUGH A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CUSTOMER. THE DEVICE HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER. AT THIS TIME, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION CAN BE REQUESTED AT THIS TIME. IF ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED.
Patient problems: Unspecified Kidney or Urinary Problem
MAUDE report 20522577 ↗InjuryOct 22, 2024Degraded; Degraded
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 PROSTATE AND KIDNEY CANCER. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS SPECIFIED BY THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE REQUESTED AT THIS TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS COMPLAINT THROUGH A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CUSTOMER. AT THIS TIME, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION CAN BE PERFORMED. IF ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE FILED.
Patient problems: Cancer
MAUDE report 20510377 ↗InjuryOct 21, 2024Degraded; Degraded
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 EYE IRRITATION, SKIN IRRITATION, RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, DIZZINESS AND/OR HEADACHE, HYPERSENSITIVITY, NAUSEA / VOMITING, ASTHMA (NEW OR WORSENING), LIVER DISEASE/TOXICITY, LUNG DISEASE. MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS NOT SPECIFIED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE REQUESTED AT THIS TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS COMPLAINT THROUGH A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CUSTOMER. AT THIS TIME, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION CAN BE PERFORMED. IF ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE FILED.
Patient problems: Asthma; Dizziness; Eye Irritation; Headache; Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction; Liver Damage/Dysfunction; Nausea; Skin Inflammation/ Irritation; Unspecified Respiratory Problem; Vomiting
MAUDE report 20497897 ↗InjuryOct 21, 2024Degraded; Degraded
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 EYE IRRITATION, NOSE IRRITATION, SKIN IRRITATION, DIZZINESS, HEADACHE AND ASTHMA (NEW OR WORSENING). THERE WAS NO REPORT OF MEDICAL INTERVENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS COMPLAINT THROUGH A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CUSTOMER. AT THIS TIME, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION CAN BE REQUESTED AT THIS TIME. IF ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED.
Patient problems: Asthma; Dizziness; Eye Irritation; Headache; Skin Inflammation/ Irritation; Unspecified Respiratory Problem
MAUDE report 20492289 ↗InjuryOct 21, 2024Degraded; Degraded
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 COPD AND CHRONIC BRONCHITIS. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF MEDICAL INTERVENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS COMPLAINT THROUGH A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CUSTOMER. AT THIS TIME, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION CAN BE REQUESTED AT THIS TIME. IF ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED.
Patient problems: Bronchitis; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
MAUDE report 20492286 ↗InjuryOct 21, 2024Degraded; Degraded
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 EYE IRRITATION, NOSE IRRITATION, SKIN IRRITATION, RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, DIZZINESS, HEADACHE, HYPERSENSITIVITY, ASTHMA (NEW OR WORSENING), INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE, KIDNEY DISEASE/TOXICITY, LIVER DISEASE/TOXICITY, LUNG DISEASE AND OTHER. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF MEDICAL INTERVENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS COMPLAINT THROUGH A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CUSTOMER. AT THIS TIME, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION CAN BE REQUESTED AT THIS TIME. IF ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED.
Patient problems: Asthma; Dizziness; Eye Irritation; Headache; Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction; Inflammation; Insufficient Information; Skin Inflammation/ Irritation; Unspecified Hepatic or Biliary Problem; Unspecified Kidney or Urinary Problem; Unspecified Respiratory Problem
MAUDE report 20492285 ↗InjuryOct 21, 2024Degraded; Degraded
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 LIVER DISEASE/TOXICITY. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF MEDICAL INTERVENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS COMPLAINT THROUGH A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CUSTOMER. AT THIS TIME, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION CAN BE REQUESTED AT THIS TIME. IF ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED.
Patient problems: Unspecified Hepatic or Biliary Problem
MAUDE report 20492283 ↗InjuryOct 21, 2024Degraded; Degraded
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 THAT THE PATIENT ALLEGING RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION AND ASTHMA (NEW OR WORSENING). THERE WAS NO REPORT OF MEDICAL INTERVENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS COMPLAINT THROUGH A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CUSTOMER. THE DEVICE HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER. AT THIS TIME, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION CAN BE REQUESTED AT THIS TIME. IF ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED.
Patient problems: Asthma; Unspecified Respiratory Problem
MAUDE report 20491973 ↗InjuryOct 21, 2024Degraded; Degraded
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 ASTHMA (NEW OR WORSENING). THERE WAS NO REPORT OF MEDICAL INTERVENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS COMPLAINT THROUGH A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CUSTOMER. MAXIMUM ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO HAVE THE DEVICE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION, INVESTIGATION AND TO GATHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BUT WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. THE DEVICE HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER. AT THIS TIME, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION CAN BE REQUESTED AT THIS TIME. IF ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED.
Patient problems: Asthma
MAUDE report 20491409 ↗InjuryOct 21, 2024Degraded; Degraded
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 ASTHMA (NEW OR WORSENING) AND LUNG DISEASE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF MEDICAL INTERVENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS COMPLAINT THROUGH A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CUSTOMER. AT THIS TIME, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION CAN BE REQUESTED AT THIS TIME. IF ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED.
Patient problems: Asthma; Unspecified Respiratory Problem
MAUDE report 20491408 ↗MalfunctionOct 18, 2024Degraded; Degraded
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 THAT THE PATIENT ALLEGING RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, DIZZINESS AND HEADACHE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF MEDICAL INTERVENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS COMPLAINT THROUGH A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CUSTOMER. THE DEVICE HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER. AT THIS TIME, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION CAN BE REQUESTED AT THIS TIME. IF ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED.
Patient problems: Dizziness; Headache; Unspecified Respiratory Problem
MAUDE report 20480325 ↗InjuryOct 18, 2024Degraded; Degraded
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 LUNG DISEASE AND CANCER. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF MEDICAL INTERVENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS COMPLAINT THROUGH A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CUSTOMER. THE DEVICE HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER. AT THIS TIME, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION CAN BE REQUESTED. IF ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED.
Patient problems: Cancer; Unspecified Respiratory Problem
MAUDE report 20479428 ↗InjuryOct 18, 2024Degraded; Degraded
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 EYE IRRITATION, DIZZINESS, HEADACHE, INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE, LIVER DISEASE/TOXICITY AND LUNG DISEASE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF MEDICAL INTERVENTION. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE REQUESTED AT THIS TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS COMPLAINT THROUGH A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CUSTOMER. MAXIMUM ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO HAVE THE DEVICE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION, INVESTIGATION AND TO GATHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BUT WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. THE DEVICE HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER. AT THIS TIME, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION CAN BE REQUESTED AT THIS TIME. IF ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED.
Patient problems: Dizziness; Eye Irritation; Headache; Inflammation; Unspecified Hepatic or Biliary Problem; Unspecified Respiratory Problem
MAUDE report 20478917 ↗InjuryOct 17, 2024Degraded; Degraded
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 LUNG DISEASE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF MEDICAL INTERVENTION. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE REQUESTED AT THIS TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS COMPLAINT THROUGH A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CUSTOMER. MAXIMUM ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO HAVE THE DEVICE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION, INVESTIGATION AND TO GATHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BUT WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. THE DEVICE HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER. AT THIS TIME, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION CAN BE REQUESTED AT THIS TIME. IF ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED.
Patient problems: Unspecified Respiratory Problem
MAUDE report 20469696 ↗InjuryOct 17, 2024Degraded; Degraded
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 THAT THE PATIENT ALLEGING LUNG DISEASE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF MEDICAL INTERVENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS COMPLAINT THROUGH A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CUSTOMER. AFTER THE MULTIPLE 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. IF PERTINENT INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE TO THE MANUFACTURER AT A LATER DATE, AN ADDENDUM TO THIS FINAL REPORT WILL BE FILED.
Patient problems: Unspecified Respiratory Problem
MAUDE report 20469321 ↗InjuryOct 16, 2024Degraded; Degraded
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 THAT THE PATIENT ALLEGING RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, DIZZINESS, HEADACHE, ASTHMA (NEW OR WORSENING). THERE WAS NO REPORT OF MEDICAL INTERVENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS COMPLAINT THROUGH A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CUSTOMER. AFTER THE MULTIPLE 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. IF PERTINENT INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE TO THE MANUFACTURER AT A LATER DATE, AN ADDENDUM TO THIS FINAL REPORT WILL BE FILED.
Patient problems: Asthma; Dizziness; Headache; Unspecified Respiratory Problem
MAUDE report 20458772 ↗MalfunctionOct 14, 2024Degraded; Degraded
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 RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, OTHER. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF MEDICAL INTERVENTION. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE REQUESTED AT THIS TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS COMPLAINT THROUGH A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CUSTOMER. THE DEVICE HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER. AT THIS TIME, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION CAN BE REQUESTED AT THIS TIME. IF ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; Unspecified Respiratory Problem
MAUDE report 20438704 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K130077. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-1974-2021 · Jun 14, 2021 · Open, ClassifiedSystemOne (Q-Series), DreamStation, DreamStation Go, Dorma 400, Dorma 500, REMstar SE Auto Noncontinuous Ventilators The Philips Respironics E30 ventilator is intended to provide
Other VENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR) devices
- REMstar System One 60 Series REMstar Auto A-Flex, w/Humid System One 60 Series USRespironics, Inc. · VENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)117 deaths10,075 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto BiPAP w/Humidifier, w/Cell, USRespironics, Inc. · VENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)106 deaths5,937 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto CPAP with Humidifier, USRespironics, Inc. · VENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)44 deaths5,793 reports
- REMstar System One 60 Series REMstar Auto A-Flex System One 60 Series USRespironics, Inc. · VENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)64 deaths5,138 reports
- REMstar System One 60 Series REMstar Pro C-Flex+, w/Humid System One 60 Series USRespironics, Inc. · VENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)65 deaths4,520 reports
- REMstar System One 60 Series REMstar Auto A-Flex w/HT Humid System One 60 Series, USRespironics, Inc. · VENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)43 deaths4,149 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto CPAP w/Humid w/Heated Tube, USRespironics, Inc. · VENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)30 deaths3,981 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto CPAP w/Humidifier, w/Cell, USRespironics, Inc. · VENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)86 deaths3,516 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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