DreamStation 00 (REF DNX500H11C)Recalls & reported problems
Respironics, Inc. · DreamStation Auto CPAP System with Humidifier and Cellular Modem, USA · Class 2
Quick summary
This Respironics DreamStation Auto CPAP is a machine that delivers air pressure through a mask during sleep. The 309 reports mostly describe the sound-reducing foam breaking down, with some reports of breathing problems, headaches and dizziness. There are 7 deaths and 135 injuries reported, and no recalls name this device. Reports dropped from 81 in the year before to 40 in the latest year.
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- Adverse event reports
- 297
- Deaths reported
- 7
- Injuries reported
- 135
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 297 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00606959054769), received between Jun 23, 2021 and Jun 29, 2026 — classified as 7 deaths, 135 injuries, 155 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Degraded” (288 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Degraded288
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem13
- No Apparent Adverse Event3
- Contamination2
- Device Emits Odor2
- Nonstandard Device1
- Patient-Device Incompatibility1
- Smoking1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions108
- Unspecified Respiratory Problem94
- Headache51
- Dizziness48
- Cancer44
- Unspecified Kidney or Urinary Problem41
- Asthma40
- Eye Irritation26
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 297 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 29, 2026Degraded
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 AUTO CPAP DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED, AND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION WAS FOUND. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ALSO NOTED HUMIDITY CONTAMINATION. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25658790 ↗MalfunctionJun 29, 2026Degraded
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 AUTO CPAP DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER VISUALLY INSPECTED THE DEVICE AND OBSERVED VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES INSIDE THE BLOWER KIT AND ALSO NOTED BLOWER 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 25652283 ↗MalfunctionJun 26, 2026Degraded
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 AUTO CPAP DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND OBSERVED VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES INSIDE THE BLOWER KIT. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOUND FLUID CONTAMINATION. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25637702 ↗MalfunctionJun 25, 2026Degraded
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 AUTO CPAP DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER VISUALLY INSPECTED THE DEVICE AND OBSERVED VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES INSIDE THE BLOWER KIT AND ALSO NOTED BLOWER FOAM DEGRADATION. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOUND DUST CONTAMINATION. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25622829 ↗MalfunctionJun 24, 2026Degraded
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 AUTO CPAP DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED, AND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION/PARTICLES WAS FOUND INSIDE THE BLOWER KIT. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ALSO NOTED DUST CONTAMINATION. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25612683 ↗MalfunctionJun 23, 2026Degraded
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 AUTO CPAP DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND OBSERVED VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES INSIDE THE BLOWER KIT. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOUND DUST CONTAMINATION. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25599537 ↗MalfunctionJun 18, 2026Degraded
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 AUTO CPAP DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25553099 ↗MalfunctionJun 17, 2026Degraded
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 AUTO CPAP DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED, AND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION/PARTICLES WAS FOUND INSIDE THE BLOWER KIT. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ALSO NOTED DUST CONTAMINATION. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25540507 ↗MalfunctionJun 17, 2026Degraded
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 AUTO CPAP DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER VISUALLY INSPECTED THE DEVICE AND OBSERVED VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES INSIDE THE BLOWER KIT AND ALSO NOTED BLOWER FOAM DEGRADATION. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOUND FLUID CONTAMINATION, TOBACCO CONTAMINATION AND CORROSION. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25538659 ↗MalfunctionJun 16, 2026Degraded
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 AUTO CPAP DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER VISUALLY INSPECTED THE DEVICE AND OBSERVED VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES INSIDE THE BLOWER KIT AND ALSO NOTED BLOWER FOAM DEGRADATION. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOUND DUST CONTAMINATION. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25526363 ↗MalfunctionJun 16, 2026Degraded
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 AUTO CPAP DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED, AND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION/PARTICLES WAS FOUND INSIDE THE BLOWER KIT. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ALSO NOTED DUST CONTAMINATION. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25526353 ↗MalfunctionJun 15, 2026Degraded
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 AUTO CPAP DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND OBSERVED VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES INSIDE THE BLOWER KIT. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOUND DUST CONTAMINATION. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25509053 ↗MalfunctionJun 15, 2026Degraded
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 AUTO CPAP DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED, AND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION WAS FOUND. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ALSO NOTED DUST CONTAMINATION. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25507930 ↗MalfunctionJun 15, 2026Degraded
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 AUTO CPAP DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF SERIOUS OR PERMANENT HARM OR INJURY. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF MEDICAL INTERVENTION. DURING EVALUATION NO FOAM PARTICLE WERE NOTED IN THE AIR PATH, YET FOAM DEGRADATION WAS NOTED. THE DEVICE SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM NEEDS REPLACED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. ADDITIONALLY, THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25506172 ↗MalfunctionJun 12, 2026Degraded
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 AUTO CPAP DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED, AND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION WAS FOUND. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ALSO NOTED DUST CONTAMINATION. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25491759 ↗MalfunctionJun 2, 2026Degraded
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 AUTO CPAP DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND OBSERVED VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES INSIDE THE BLOWER KIT. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOUND DUST CONTAMINATION. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25365323 ↗MalfunctionMay 28, 2026Degraded
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 AUTO CPAP DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND OBSERVED VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES INSIDE THE BLOWER KIT. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOUND DUST CONTAMINATION. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25322330 ↗MalfunctionMay 26, 2026Degraded
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 AUTO CPAP DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND OBSERVED VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES INSIDE THE BLOWER KIT. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOUND DUST CONTAMINATION. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25289975 ↗MalfunctionMay 25, 2026Degraded
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 AUTO CPAP DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER VISUALLY INSPECTED THE DEVICE AND OBSERVED VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES INSIDE THE BLOWER KIT AND ALSO NOTED BLOWER FOAM DEGRADATION. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOUND DUST CONTAMINATION. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25270107 ↗MalfunctionMay 22, 2026Degraded
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 AUTO CPAP DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER VISUALLY INSPECTED THE DEVICE AND OBSERVED VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES INSIDE THE BLOWER KIT AND ALSO NOTED BLOWER FOAM DEGRADATION. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOUND DUST CONTAMINATION. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25253802 ↗MalfunctionMay 22, 2026Degraded
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 AUTO CPAP DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER VISUALLY INSPECTED THE DEVICE AND OBSERVED VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES INSIDE THE BLOWER KIT AND ALSO NOTED BLOWER FOAM DEGRADATION. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOUND DUST CONTAMINATION. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25253801 ↗MalfunctionMay 21, 2026Degraded
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 AUTO CPAP DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER VISUALLY INSPECTED THE DEVICE AND OBSERVED VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES INSIDE THE BLOWER KIT AND ALSO NOTED BLOWER FOAM DEGRADATION. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOUND DUST CONTAMINATION. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25243447 ↗MalfunctionMay 21, 2026Degraded
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 AUTO CPAP DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER VISUALLY INSPECTED THE DEVICE AND OBSERVED VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES INSIDE THE BLOWER KIT AND ALSO NOTED BLOWER FOAM DEGRADATION. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOUND FLUID CONTAMINATION. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25239750 ↗MalfunctionMay 20, 2026Degraded
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 AUTO CPAP DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED, AND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION WAS FOUND. ADDITIONALLY, THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25232610 ↗MalfunctionMay 20, 2026Degraded
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 AUTO CPAP DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND OBSERVED VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES INSIDE THE BLOWER KIT. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOUND DUST AND TOBACCO CONTAMINATION, AND THE PORT COVER WAS MISSING. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25231951 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.