DreamStation DreamStation Auto BiPAP w/Humid, w/H Tube, w/Cell, CARecalls & reported problems
Respironics, Inc. · DreamStation Auto BiPAP with Heated Tube Humidifier and Cellular, Canada · Class 2
All models of Philips DreamStation (190)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 6
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00606959034600), received between Sep 3, 2021 and Jan 3, 2025 — classified as 6 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Degraded” (6 reports).
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
- Degraded6
- Contamination3
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
- Headache2
- Cough1
- Dizziness1
- Dyspnea1
- Easy Bruising1
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 3, 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 DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER FOR EVALUATION. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER VISUALLY INSPECTED THE DEVICE AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOAM PARTICLES OR DEGRADATION. IN ADDITION, THE DEVICES ERROR LOG WAS DOWNLOADED, AND ONE ERROR CODE WAS PRESENT WHEN REVIEWED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21069044 ↗MalfunctionMar 17, 2022Degraded; Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION ALLEGING AN ISSUE RELATED TO BIPAP DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM. THE PATIENT ALLEGED HEADACHES AND THAT THE DEVICE HAS A STRANGE ODOR. THERE IS NO ALLEGATION OF SERIOUS OR PERMANENT HARM OR INJURY. THIS ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO THE FDA PER 21 CFR 806. THE DEVICE WILL BE CORRECTED PER RES 88058.
Patient problems: Headache
MAUDE report 13802856 ↗MalfunctionNov 16, 2021Degraded; Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION ALLEGING AN ISSUE RELATED TO A BIPAP DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THIS ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO THE FDA PER 21 CFR 806. THE DEVICE WILL BE CORRECTED PER RES (B)(4).
Patient problems: Dizziness; Dyspnea; Headache; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12824506 ↗MalfunctionOct 1, 2021Contamination; Degraded; Contamination; Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION ALLEGING AN ISSUE RELATED TO A BILEVEL POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE (BIPAP) DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THIS ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO THE FDA PER 21 CFR 806. THE DEVICE WILL BE CORRECTED PER (B)(4).
Patient problems: Easy Bruising; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12562329 ↗MalfunctionSep 15, 2021Contamination; Degraded; Contamination; Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION ALLEGING AN ISSUE RELATED TO A BILEVEL POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE (BIPAP) DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THIS ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO THE FDA PER 21 CFR 806. THE DEVICE WILL BE CORRECTED PER RES 88058.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12474444 ↗MalfunctionSep 3, 2021Contamination; Degraded; Contamination; Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION ALLEGING AN ISSUE RELATED TO A BILEVEL POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE (BIPAP) DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THIS ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO THE FDA PER 21 CFR 806. THE DEVICE WILL BE CORRECTED PER RES 88058.
Patient problems: Cough; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12425367 ↗
Other VENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR) devices
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- 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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