Drive MQ5800Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00822383579153), received between Jul 10, 2020 and Feb 22, 2023 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Flare or Flash” (1 report).

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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionFeb 22, 2023Smoking; Flare or Flash; Smoking; Flare or Flash

  DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE WAS NOTIFIED OF AN INCIDENT INVOLVING A NEBULIZER BY AN END USER, WHO STATED THAT "WHILE I WAS USING IT, IT POPPED, A LITTLE FIRE SHOT OUT AND IT STARTED SMOKING." THERE WAS NO REPORT OR EVIDENCE OF ILLNESS, INJURY OR MEDICAL TREATMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPLAINT. DRIVE IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING THE INCIDENT, INCLUDING ATTEMPTING TO RETRIEVE THE PRODUCT AND INSPECT IT, AND WILL FILE AN UPDATE IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16421609 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 10, 2020Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE COMPACT COMPRESSOR MQ5800 IS NOT PUSHING OUT AIR TO GET THE MEDICINE TO THE PATIENT. AT THIS TIME, THERE IS NO INFORMATION REGARDING PATIENT HARM ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 10261013 ↗