DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS30 w/Humidifier w/Cell, USRecalls & reported problems
Respironics, Inc. · DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS 30 with Humidifier, with Cell Modem, USA · Class 2
All models of Philips DreamStation (190) · DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS (4)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Respironics DreamStation BiPAP breathing machine has 174 adverse event reports, with 4 deaths and 28 injuries. The reports mostly describe sound-dampening foam breaking down inside the unit, found when devices were returned for service, and some describe patients with breathing problems. No recalls name this device, and reports fell to 4 in the latest 12 months from 56 in the prior 12 months.
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- Adverse event reports
- 174
- Deaths reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 28
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 174 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00606959045651), received between Aug 12, 2021 and Feb 17, 2026 — classified as 4 deaths, 28 injuries, 142 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Degraded” (169 reports).
1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K102465); 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
- Degraded169
- Contamination8
- Corroded4
- Activation Problem1
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Circuit Failure1
- Contamination /Decontamination Problem1
- Device Emits Odor1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions114
- Unspecified Respiratory Problem24
- Dyspnea17
- Headache17
- Dizziness13
- Nausea8
- Cancer7
- Asthma6
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 174 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionFeb 17, 2026Degraded
A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER IN REFERENCE TO THE VOLUNTARY FIELD SAFETY NOTICE / RECALL NOTIFICATION RELATED TO THE SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM IN CERTAIN CPAP, BIPAP, AND MECHANICAL VENTILATOR DEVICES. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION. THE DEVICE POWERED ON AND AIRFLOW WAS CONFIRMED. THE DEVICE'S DOWNLOADED LOGS WERE REVIEWED BY THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER. THERE WERE NO ERROR CODES FOUND. THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER CONCLUDES THAT THERE WAS A VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION AND UNIT GOT SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24363829 ↗MalfunctionDec 10, 2025Degraded; Degraded
A DREAMSTATION BIPAP AVAPS DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER AS PART OF THE UNO RECALL PROCESS WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN OBSERVED VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN NOTED AN ERROR CODE E223 (ERR_LOW_PRESSURE_REGULATION) AND SCRAPPED THE DEVICE AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23770986 ↗MalfunctionNov 26, 2025Degraded; Degraded
A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER IN REFERENCE TO THE VOLUNTARY FIELD SAFETY NOTICE / RECALL NOTIFICATION RELATED TO THE SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM IN CERTAIN CPAP, BIPAP, AND MECHANICAL VENTILATOR DEVICES. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTRE, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION. THE DEVICE POWERED ON AND AIRFLOW WAS CONFIRMED. THE DEVICE'S DOWNLOADED LOGS WERE REVIEWED BY THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTRE. THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTRE CONCLUDES THAT THEY COULD CONFIRM THE CUSTOMER'S ALLEGATION AND THERE WERE VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION. THE UNIT GOT SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23656183 ↗MalfunctionNov 19, 2025Degraded; Degraded
A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER IN REFERENCE TO THE VOLUNTARY FIELD SAFETY NOTICE / RECALL NOTIFICATION RELATED TO THE SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM IN CERTAIN CPAP, BIPAP, AND MECHANICAL VENTILATOR DEVICES. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION. DURING THE EVALUATION, THE DEVICE POWERED ON AND AIRFLOW WAS CONFIRMED. THE DEVICE'S DOWNLOADED LOGS WERE REVIEWED BY THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER. THERE WAS 0 ERROR CODES FOUND, AND SECONDARY FINDINGS WAS OBSERVED. THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER CONCLUDES THAT THEY COULD CONFIRM THE CUSTOMER'S ALLEGATION THERE WAS VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION AND UNIT WAS CORRECTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23590823 ↗MalfunctionOct 28, 2025Degraded; Degraded
A DREAMSTATION CPAP DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER AS PART OF THE UNO RECALL PROCESS WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN OBSERVED VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ALSO NOTED AN ERROR CODE 74 PRESENT. AT THIS TIME, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION CAN BE PERFORMED. IF ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE FILED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23408319 ↗MalfunctionSep 11, 2025Degraded; Degraded
A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER IN REFERENCE TO THE VOLUNTARY FIELD SAFETY NOTICE / RECALL NOTIFICATION RELATED TO THE SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM IN CERTAIN CPAP, BIPAP, AND MECHANICAL VENTILATOR DEVICES. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED/SCRAPPED AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION. DURING THE EVALUATION, FOAM PARTICLES WERE VISIBLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23028004 ↗MalfunctionAug 6, 2025Degraded; Degraded
A VOLUNTARY MEDWATCH (MW5172527) WAS RECEIVED BY THE MANUFACTURER ON 7/22/2025. THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION ALLEGING PATIENT USED DEVICE FOR 3 ½ YEARS AND HAVE HAD PROGRESSIVE SLURRED SPEECH AND SHORTNESS OF BREATH. NOW, PATIENT SUFFERING WITH TROUBLE TALKING, WALKING, AND BREATHING. ADDITIONALLY, PATIENT VISITED WITH 2 NEUROLOGISTS, A PULMONOLOGIST AND A CARDIOLOGIST BUT MEDICAL CENTER IS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF PATIENT'S CONDITION YET. THE MANUFACTURER'S INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED WHEN THE MANUFACTURER'S INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE.
Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Dyspnea; Speech Disorder
MAUDE report 22725888 ↗MalfunctionJul 29, 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 BIPAP DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM. THE PATIENT HAS ALLEGED GENERIC HARM TEMPLATE, DEVICE WAS NOISY AND OTHER HARM/INJURY (UNSPECIFIED). THERE IS NO ALLEGATION OF SERIOUS OR PERMANENT HARM OR INJURY. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REQUIRED BY THE PATIENT. THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER FOR FURTHER EVALUATION. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTRE, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION. THE DEVICE POWERED ON AND AIRFLOW WAS CONFIRMED. THE DEVICE'S DOWNLOADED LOGS WERE REVIEWED BY THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTRE. THERE WAS NO ERROR CODES FOUND. THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER CONCLUDES THAT THERE WAS NO VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION. 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.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22641109 ↗MalfunctionJul 14, 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 PARTICLES IN AIR PATH. THERE WAS NO ALLEGATION OF SERIOUS OR PERMANENT HARM OR INJURY. 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: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22499354 ↗MalfunctionJun 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 MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION ALLEGING FACE INFECTION RELATED TO CPAP DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF MEDICAL INTERVENTION. 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 Infection
MAUDE report 22209407 ↗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. THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT THE PATIENT ALLEGING DIFFICULTY BREATHING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, MILD LIGHT HEADACHE AND NASAL/THROAT IRRITATION OR SORENESS. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF MEDICAL INTERVENTION. THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER FOR FURTHER EVALUATION. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTRE, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION. THE DEVICE POWERED ON AND AIRFLOW WAS CONFIRMED. THE DEVICE'S DOWNLOADED LOGS WERE REVIEWED BY THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTRE. THERE WAS NO ERROR CODES FOUND. UNIT GOT SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: Dyspnea; Headache; Unspecified Respiratory Problem
MAUDE report 22192692 ↗MalfunctionJun 11, 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 THERMAL EVENT TEMPLATE, OTHER DEVICE COMPLAINT AND OTHER THERMAL ISSUE. 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 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 22183760 ↗InjuryMay 30, 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 BIPAP DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM. THE PATIENT HAS ALLEGED LUNG DISEASE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF SERIOUS OR PERMANENT HARM OR INJURY. THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTRE. THE TECHNICIAN CONFIRMED NO PARTICLES IN THE AIR PATH DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION. DURING THE EVALUATION, SECONDARY FINDINGS WERE OBSERVED, AND COMPLAINT WAS NOT CONFIRMED AND THERE WAS NO VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED. 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.
Patient problems: Unspecified Respiratory Problem
MAUDE report 22116388 ↗InjuryMay 30, 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 THAT THE PATIENT ALLEGING NOSE IRRITATION, SKIN IRRITATION, RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, KIDNEY DISEASE/TOXICITY AND LIVER DISEASE/TOXICITY. 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 PERFORMED AT THIS TIME. IF ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED.
Patient problems: Skin Inflammation/ Irritation; Unspecified Hepatic or Biliary Problem; Unspecified Kidney or Urinary Problem; Unspecified Respiratory Problem
MAUDE report 22113294 ↗MalfunctionApr 28, 2025Degraded; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Degraded; Electrical /Electronic Property 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 DEVICE WON'T TURN ON/DEVICE NOT FUNCTIONING AND PARTICLES IN AIRPATH. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND NO VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION WAS OBSERVED. THE DEVICE'S EVENT LOG WAS REVIEWED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AND NO ERROR CODE FOUND. ADDITIONALLY, THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED. THERE WAS NO ALLEGATION OF SERIOUS OR PERMANENT HARM OR INJURY. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS SPECIFIED BY THE PATIENT. 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: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21923614 ↗MalfunctionApr 1, 2025Degraded; Degraded
A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER 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. DURING THE EVALUATION OF DEVICE, THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER VISUALLY INSPECTED THE DEVICE AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION. RETURNED POWER CORD AND POWER SUPPLY WAS NOT FUNCTIONAL. DEVICE ROUTED TO SCRAP. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY, HOWEVER THE REPORTED ISSUE/EVENT IS REPORTABLE DUE TO THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO A SERIOUS INJURY AS IDENTIFIED IN CAPA PR7211, IN REFERENCE TO THE VOLUNTARY FIELD SAFETY NOTICE/RECALL NOTIFICATION RELATED TO THE SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM IN CERTAIN CPAP, BIPAP, AND MECHANICAL VENTILATOR DEVICES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21740693 ↗MalfunctionMar 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. THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION ALLEGING AN ISSUE RELATED TO A BIPAP DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM. THE PATIENT ALLEGES VISUALIZATION OF PARTICLES IN DEVICE. 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: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21595795 ↗MalfunctionMar 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. THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION ALLEGING VISUALIZATION OF PARTICLES RELATED TO A BIPAP DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF 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 21590659 ↗MalfunctionMar 11, 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 BIPAP DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM. THE PATIENT ALLEGES VISUALIZATION OF PARTICLES IN DEVICE. 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: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21571726 ↗MalfunctionMar 10, 2025Degraded; Degraded
A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A SERVICE CENTER 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 HARM OR INJURY REPORTED. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21565559 ↗MalfunctionMar 5, 2025Degraded; Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED IN REFERENCE TO THE VOLUNTARY FIELD SAFETY NOTICE / RECALL NOTIFICATION RELATED TO THE SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM IN CERTAIN DREAMSTATION BIPAP AVAPS30 DEVICE. THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION ALLEGING VISUALIZATION OF PARTICLES IN THE AIR PATH. THE PATIENT ALLEGES PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED IN THE WATER TANK OF THE DEVICE. THE PATIENT ALSO ALLEGES THE DEVICE STOPPED WORKING. 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: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21532572 ↗MalfunctionMar 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 PATIENT ALLEGES VISUALIZATION OF PARTICLES IN DEVICE. 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: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21506186 ↗MalfunctionMar 2, 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 CPAP DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM. THE PATIENT ALLEGES VISUALIZATION OF PARTICLES IN DEVICE. 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: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21501071 ↗MalfunctionFeb 26, 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 VISUALIZATION OF PARTICLES IN DEVICE. 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: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21469402 ↗MalfunctionFeb 25, 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 VISUALIZATION OF PARTICLES IN DEVICE. 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: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21461837 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K102465. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-1973-2021 · Jun 14, 2021 · Open, ClassifiedDreamStation ASV, DreamStation ST, AVAPS, SystemOne ASV4, C-Series ASV, C-Series S/T and AVAPS, OmniLab Advanced+ Continuous Ventilator, Non-life Supporting The Philips Respironic
Other VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING devices
- DreamStation BiPAP ST30 00Respironics, Inc. · VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING5 deaths547 reports
- DreamStation BiPAP ST30 00Respironics, Inc. · VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING3 deaths283 reports
- BiPAP AVAPS BiPAP AVAPS C Series, 30cm, INTLRespironics, Inc. · VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING274 reports
- BiPAP autoSV Advanced System One 60 Series BiPAP autoSV Advanced w/H Tube Humid, 60 Series, USRespironics, Inc. · VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING3 deaths209 reports
- BiPAP S/T C-Series BiPAP S/T C Series Core Pack, 30cm, USRespironics, Inc. · VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING1 death200 reports
- DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS DreamStation AVAPS30 w/Humid w/H Tube w/Cell, USRespironics, Inc. · VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING2 deaths144 reports
- BiPAP A30 00Respironics, Inc. · VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING2 recalls29 reports
- BiPAP autoSV Advanced System One 60 Series BiPAP autoSV Advanced, 60 Series, USRespironics, Inc. · VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING7 deaths123 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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