DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS30 w/Humid w/H Tube w/Cell, CARecalls & reported problems
Respironics, Inc. · DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS30 with Humidifier, with Heated Tube, with Cell Modem, Canada · 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 AVAPS is a breathing machine used for sleep-related breathing problems. The 26 reports mostly describe the sound-dampening foam inside the machine breaking down and shedding visible particles, sometimes alongside error codes; there are no deaths and 1 injury. No recalls name this device, though the reports reference a manufacturer field safety notice about the foam. Reports dropped from 21 to 3 over the last 12 months.
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- Adverse event reports
- 26
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 26 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00606959425552), received between Feb 20, 2023 and Mar 11, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 25 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Degraded” (24 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
- Degraded24
- Electrical /Electronic Property Problem2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions24
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available1
- Asthma1
- Dyspnea1
- Sore Throat1
- Unspecified Heart Problem1
- Unspecified Respiratory Problem1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 26 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 11, 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 THEY CONFIRM THE CUSTOMER'S ALLEGATION AND THERE WAS A VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION AND UNIT GOT SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24567545 ↗MalfunctionNov 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. A DREAMSTATION BIPAP AVAPS30 AAM 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. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF SERIOUS OR PERMANENT HARM OR INJURY. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF MEDICAL INTERVENTION. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23485715 ↗MalfunctionNov 4, 2025Degraded; Degraded
A DREAMSTATION BIPAP AVAPS 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. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23467944 ↗MalfunctionOct 30, 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 AT THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED, AND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION/PARTICLES WAS FOUND. ADDITIONALLY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ALSO NOTED ERROR CODE E004 (ERR NULL PTR), AND E223 (ERR LOW PRESSURE REGULATION). THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23422932 ↗MalfunctionOct 17, 2025Degraded; Degraded
THE 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, IT WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED, AND THE ENGINEER FOUND EVIDENCE OF VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION AND DISPLAYED ERROR CODE: 226 (ERR_SENSOR_PRESS_UNRELIABLE,) AND ERROR CODE: 4 (ERR_NULL_PTR,). THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23323249 ↗MalfunctionOct 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. A DREAMST BIPAP DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER WITH NO INITIAL ALLEGED COMPLAINT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN OBSERVED VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION. ADDITIONALLY, THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOUND ERROR CODES E223 (ERR_LOW_PRESSURE_REGULATION) AND E226 (ERR_SENSOR_PRESS_UNRELIABLE). THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED. AT THIS TIME, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION CAN BE PERFORMED. SHOULD ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23311334 ↗MalfunctionOct 15, 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, THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER VISUALLY INSPECTED THE DEVICE AND FOUND A FOAM DEGRADATION. IN ADDITION, THE DEVICE HAD ERROR CODES E022: ERR_MOTOR_FLUX_MAGNITUDE, E036: ERR_MOTOR_BLOCKED_OU, E101: ERR_HUMID_MAX_TEMP AND E200: ERR_RTOS_ABORT_ERROR. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23303637 ↗MalfunctionJul 21, 2025Degraded; Degraded
THE DREAMSTATION AVAPS 30 DEVICE WAS EVALUATED 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. THE DEVICE IS NOT REPORTED TO BE IN PATIENT USE. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, AT A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION. DURING THE EVALUATION, FOAM PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED. THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22559594 ↗MalfunctionJul 17, 2025Degraded; Degraded
THE DREAMSTATION BIPAP AVAPS30 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. THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED DURING THE EVALUATION, AND EVIDENCE OF FOAM PARTICLES/DEGRADATION WAS FOUND. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED. AT THIS TIME, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION CAN BE PERFORMED. SHOULD ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22533486 ↗MalfunctionJul 1, 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 22378230 ↗MalfunctionMay 16, 2025Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
A VENTILATOR WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER FOR SERVICE. THERE WAS NO HARM OR INJURY REPORTED. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, AN ERROR CODE RELATED TO THE PRESSURE SENSOR RELIABILITY WAS FOUND IN THE ERROR LOG. THIS ERROR WILL RESULT IN THE DEVICE BEING PLACED INTO SAFE STATE. THE ONLY FUNCTIONALITY AVAILABLE TO THE USER IS SERIAL COMMUNICATION, TURNING OFF THE AUDIBLE ALARM VIA A KEY PRESS AND REMOVING POWER. THE SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTS THE USER TO CHECK THE AIR PATH, MAIN BOARD AND BLOWER BOX. NO REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE DEVICE HAS BEEN DISPOSITIONED TO BE SCRAPPED. NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION IS WARRANTED AT THIS TIME. ADDITIONALLY, DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, ERROR CODES RELATED TO THE CPU AND MAIN BOARD WERE FOUND IN THE ERROR LOG. BOTH ERRORS WOULD ALLOW THE DEVICE TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE WITHOUT NOTICEABLE ALTERATION. THESE ERROR CODES ARE NOT RELATED TO THE REPORTABLE MALFUNCTION/ISSUE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22036535 ↗MalfunctionMay 16, 2025Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
A VENTILATOR WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER FOR SERVICE. THERE WAS NO HARM OR INJURY REPORTED. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, AN ERROR CODE RELATED TO THE PRESSURE SENSOR RELIABILITY WAS FOUND IN THE ERROR LOG. THIS ERROR WILL RESULT IN THE DEVICE BEING PLACED INTO SAFE STATE. THE ONLY FUNCTIONALITY AVAILABLE TO THE USER IS SERIAL COMMUNICATION, TURNING OFF THE AUDIBLE ALARM VIA A KEY PRESS AND REMOVING POWER. THE SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTS THE USER TO CHECK THE AIR PATH, MAIN BOARD AND BLOWER BOX. NO REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE DEVICE HAS BEEN DISPOSITIONED TO BE SCRAPPED. NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION IS WARRANTED AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22036364 ↗MalfunctionApr 3, 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. THEIR IS ALSO A PRESENCE OF ERROR CODE. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAP AS PER CUSTOMER REQUEST. 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 21759457 ↗MalfunctionJan 25, 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. THE DEVICE WAS NOT IN PATIENT USE. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER VISUALLY INSPECTED THE DEVICE AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION. DURING THE EVALUATION, FOAM PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED. THE MANUFACTURER IS SUBMITTING A FINAL REPORT AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21236294 ↗MalfunctionJan 23, 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. THE DEVICE WAS NOT IN PATIENT USE. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER VISUALLY INSPECTED THE DEVICE AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION. DURING THE EVALUATION, FOAM PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED. THE MANUFACTURER IS SUBMITTING A FINAL REPORT AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21218021 ↗MalfunctionJan 21, 2025Degraded; Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION ALLEGING A BIPAP AVAPS HAD VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION. THERE WAS NO HARM OR INJURY REPORTED. THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER FOR EVALUATION AND THE CUSTOMER'S COMPLAINT WAS CONFIRMED. THE DEVICE'S FOAM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21200387 ↗MalfunctionJan 21, 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 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 AND 2 ERRORS (CODE ERR LOW PRESSURE REGULATION) LOGGED. THE DEVICE HAS BEEN SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21199023 ↗MalfunctionJan 17, 2025Degraded; Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT A DREAMSTATION AVAPS 30 DEVICE WAS RETURNED FOR SERVICE AND EVALUATION. DURING THE EVALUATION, VISIBLE FOAM PARTICLES AND FOAM DEGRADATION WAS OBSERVED IN REFERENCE TO THE VOLUNTARY FIELD SAFETY NOTICE / RECALL. THERE IS NO ALLEGATION OF SERIOUS OR PERMANENT HARM OR INJURY. THE DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM REQUIRES REPLACEMENT TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21179468 ↗InjuryJan 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 PATIENT ALLEGES VISUALIZATION OF PARTICLES IN DEVICE. PATIENT STATES SHE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A NEW DISORDER, "I STOP BREATHING WHEN I'M SLEEPING, AND MY BRAIN IS NOT TELLING ME TO WAKE UP." ALSO, PATIENT HAS SEVERE ASTHMA AND CHRONIC PULMONARY AND HEART DISEASE. PATIENT HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH RESTRICTIVE AIRWAY DISEASE WITHIN THE LAST MONTH. THERE IS NO ALLEGATION OF SERIOUS OR PERMANENT HARM OR INJURY. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REQUIRED 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: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; Asthma; Dyspnea; Unspecified Heart Problem
MAUDE report 21140104 ↗MalfunctionJan 8, 2025Degraded; Degraded
THE DEVICE WAS EVALUATED 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 SPECIFIED AS REQUIRED BY THE PATIENT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE, AT A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION. DURING THE EVALUATION, FOAM PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED. THE DEVICE HAS BEEN SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21106829 ↗MalfunctionJan 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. THERE IS NO ALLEGATION OF SERIOUS OR PERMANENT HARM OR INJURY. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REQUIRED BY THE PATIENT. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER, FOAM DEGRADATION WAS VISIBLE. THE FOAM INSULATION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21081557 ↗MalfunctionDec 13, 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 A BIPAP AVAPS30 VENTILATOR FOR SERVICE WITH VISUALIZED FOAM PARTICLES IN THE AIR PATH. THERE IS NO ALLEGATION OF SERIOUS OR PERMANENT HARM OR INJURY. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REQUIRED BY THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20926398 ↗MalfunctionDec 10, 2024Degraded; Degraded
THIS COMPLAINT HAS BEEN REVIEWED 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 MANUFACTURE'S SERVICE CENTER THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION. DURING THE EVALUATION, FOAM PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED. THE DEVICE HAS BEEN SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20898697 ↗MalfunctionNov 17, 2024Degraded; Degraded
THE DREAMSTATION BIPAP AVAPS30 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, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED, AND EVIDENCE OF FOAM PARTICLES/DEGRADATION WAS FOUND. IN ADDITION, THE DEVICE HAD ERROR CODES E223 AND E036. ADDITIONAL FINDINGS ARE NOT RELATED TO THE MALFUNCTION/ISSUE. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED. AT THIS TIME, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION CAN BE PERFORMED. SHOULD ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20702031 ↗MalfunctionOct 10, 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. THERE IS NO ALLEGATION OF SERIOUS OR PERMANENT HARM OR INJURY. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REQUIRED BY THE PATIENT. A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION 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, THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER VISUALLY INSPECTED THE DEVICE AND HAS VISUALIZATION OF FOAM PARTICLES. IN ADDITION TO ABOVE FINDINGS, THERE WAS A PRESENT OF CONTAMINATION FROM CIGARETTE SMOKE OR INSECT INFESTATION. THE DEVICE WAS ROUTED TO SCRAP. 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 20416960 ↗
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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- 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 BiPAP AVAPS30 w/Humidifier w/Cell, USRespironics, Inc. · VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING4 deaths174 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
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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