DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS DreamStation AVAPS30 w/Humid w/H Tube w/Cell, USRecalls & reported problems
Respironics, Inc. · DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS30 with Humidifier, with Heated Tubing, 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 has 144 FDA adverse event reports, including 2 deaths and 21 injuries. Most describe the sound-reducing foam degrading, with foam particles seen in units returned for service, and some mention shortness of breath or headaches. Reports fell to 2 in the latest 12 months from 30 in the 12 months before. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 144
- Deaths reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 21
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 144 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00606959045668), received between Nov 7, 2018 and Dec 17, 2025 — classified as 2 deaths, 21 injuries, 121 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Degraded” (140 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
- Degraded140
- Contamination10
- Corroded4
- Break1
- Complete Loss of Power1
- Mechanical Problem1
- Noise, Audible1
- Thermal Decomposition of Device1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions86
- Dyspnea18
- Unspecified Respiratory Problem16
- Headache15
- Cough7
- Dizziness7
- Sore Throat6
- Respiratory Tract Infection5
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 144 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 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. A DREAMSTATION BIPAP AVAPS30 DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER FOR EVALUATION OF THEIR DEVICE WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. THERE WAS NO DEATH, SERIOUS HARM OR INJURY WERE REPORTED, AND NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS PROVIDED. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER VISUALLY INSPECTED THE DEVICE AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION. IN ADDITION, THE DEVICE DISPLAYED ERROR CODES E094 (ERR_RTC_STOPPED) AS RECORDED IN ERROR LOG NOT RELATED TO THE FOAM DEGRADATION. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23832672 ↗MalfunctionNov 5, 2025Degraded; Degraded
A DREAMSTATION BIPAP AVAPS30 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, EVIDENCE OF BLOWER FOAM DEGRADATION WAS FOUND BY THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ALSO NOTED ERROR CODE 155: ERR_CPU_UNHANDLED_EXCEPTION WAS PRESENT. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23479838 ↗MalfunctionMay 22, 2025Degraded; Degraded
THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER 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 SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION. DURING THE EVALUATION, FOAM PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22074783 ↗MalfunctionApr 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. THERE IS NO ALLEGATION OF SERIOUS OR PERMANENT HARM OR INJURY. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REQUIRED BY THE PATIENT. THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THE DEVICE IS GIVING AN ERROR CODE AND STATING "FAILED" WHEN ATTEMPTING TO EXTRACT PATIENT USAGE FROM THE DEVICE. THE DEVICE HAS A MODEM. IT WAS EXPLAINED TO THE CUSTOMER THIS DEVICE IS RECALLED AND SHOULD BE RETURNED TO PHILIPS. 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 21834523 ↗MalfunctionMar 18, 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 21629012 ↗MalfunctionMar 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 VISUALIZATION OF PARTICLES IN DEVICE. 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 21618081 ↗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 21570932 ↗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 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 21570213 ↗DeathMar 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 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 DEATH. MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS NOT SPECIFIED. THE DEVICE HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR INVESTIGATION. 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 21529118 ↗MalfunctionMar 4, 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 21513258 ↗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 21472367 ↗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 21468308 ↗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 MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION ALLEGING AN ISSUE RELATED TO A DREAMSTATION BIPAP DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM. THE PATIENT HAS ALLEGED VISUALIZATION OF PARTICLES. THERE WAS NO REPORT 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 21459132 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 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. 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 21426755 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 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 21418911 ↗MalfunctionFeb 19, 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 21407368 ↗MalfunctionFeb 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 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 21363984 ↗MalfunctionFeb 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 CPAP DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM. THE PATIENT HAS ALLEGED VISUALIZATION OF PARTICLES. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF SERIOUS OR PERMANENT HARM OR INJURY. THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER. THE TECHNICIAN CONFIRMED NO PARTICLES IN THE AIR PATH DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION. 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: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21353959 ↗MalfunctionFeb 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 VISUALIZATION OF PARTICLES. NO OTHER CLINICAL INFORMATION OR MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS WERE REPORTED. 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 21340869 ↗MalfunctionFeb 7, 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 WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS COMPLAINT THROUGH A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CUSTOMER VISUALIZATION OF PARTICLES RELATED TO A CPAP DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS SPECIFIED. 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 21331525 ↗MalfunctionFeb 7, 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 21331405 ↗MalfunctionFeb 7, 2025Degraded; Degraded
THIS NOTIFICATION IS BEING REVIEWED DUE TO A USER OF A DREAMSTATION BIPAP AVAPS30 DEVICE WITH AN ALLEGATION OF VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION. THERE WAS NO SERIOUS PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THERE WAS NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION REPORTED. THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER FOR EVALUATION. DURING EVALUATION, VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION WAS FOUND IN THE DEVICE ASSEMBLY. ERROR CODE 223 WAS FOUND IN THE DEVICE LOG HISTORY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21330446 ↗MalfunctionFeb 7, 2025Degraded; Degraded
THIS NOTIFICATION IS BEING REVIEWED DUE TO A USER OF A DREAMSTATION BIPAP AVAPS30 DEVICE WITH AN ALLEGATION OF VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION. THERE WAS NO SERIOUS PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THERE WAS NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION REPORTED. THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD PARTY SERVICE CENTER FOR EVALUATION. DURING EVALUATION, VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION WAS FOUND IN THE DEVICE ASSEMBLY. ERROR CODE 4, ERROR CODE 53 (INDICATING AN ISSUE WITH THE PCA), AND ERROR CODE 223 WERE FOUND IN THE DEVICE LOG HISTORY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21330365 ↗MalfunctionFeb 6, 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 VISUALIZATION OF PARTICLES. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF SERIOUS OR PERMANENT HARM OR INJURY. THE DEVICE HAS NOT YET BEEN RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION. 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 21323547 ↗MalfunctionFeb 3, 2025Degraded; Degraded
THIS NOTIFICATION IS BEING REVIEWED DUE TO A USER OF A DRAMSTATION BIPAP AVAPS30 DEVICE WITH AN ALLEGATION OF VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION. THERE WAS NO SERIOUS PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THERE WAS NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION REPORTED. THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD PARTY SERVICE CENTER FOR EVALUATION. DURING EVALUATION, VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION WAS FOUND IN THE DEVICE ASSEMBLY. THERE WERE NO ERROR CODES IN THE DEVICE LOG HISTORY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21300380 ↗
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
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- 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 BiPAP AVAPS30 w/Humidifier w/Cell, USRespironics, Inc. · VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING4 deaths174 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
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