Philips DreamStationRecalls & reported problems across all models
Respironics, Inc. · 190 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 32,422
- Deaths reported
- 484
- Injuries reported
- 5,864
- Recalls
- 0
We found 190 models of Philips DreamStation by Respironics, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 32,422 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Sep 28, 2016 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 484 deaths, 5,864 injuries, 26,074 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Degraded” (31,854 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported Philips DreamStation problems
Device problems
- Degraded31,854
- Contamination557
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem348
- Corroded124
- No Apparent Adverse Event56
- Material Integrity Problem41
- Insufficient Device Problem Information40
- Overheating of Device35
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions23,502
- Unspecified Respiratory Problem4,248
- Headache2,684
- Dizziness2,362
- Cancer2,078
- Asthma1,625
- Unspecified Kidney or Urinary Problem1,501
- Eye Irritation1,266
Philips DreamStation models
190 models, 100 per page, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto BiPAP w/Humidifier, w/Cell, USVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)106 deaths5,937 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto CPAP with Humidifier, USVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)44 deaths5,793 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto CPAP w/Humid w/Heated Tube, USVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)30 deaths3,981 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto CPAP w/Humidifier, w/Cell, USVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)86 deaths3,516 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto CPAP w/Humid, w/H Tube, w/Cell, USVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)52 deaths2,424 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto CPAP, USVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)11 deaths1,366 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation CPAP with Humidifier, USVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)15 deaths1,228 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto CPAP with Humidifier, AHPVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)8 deaths830 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation CPAP Pro with Humidifier, USVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)3 deaths781 reports
- DreamStation BiPAP ST30 00VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING5 deaths547 reports
- DreamStation Go DreamStation Go Auto CPAP with Bluetooth, USVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)1 death332 reports
- DreamStation 00VENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)7 deaths297 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto BiPAP w/Humid w/H Tube, w/Cell, USVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)15 deaths293 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation CPAP Pro w/Humid w/Heated Tube, USVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)3 deaths290 reports
- DreamStation BiPAP ST30 00VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING3 deaths283 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation CPAP w/Humidifier, w/Heated Tube, USVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)1 death275 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Heated Humidifier, Core Pack, USVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)9 deaths262 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation BiPAP Pro with Humidifier, USVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)3 deaths231 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto CPAP w/Humid w/Heated Tube, CAVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)226 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation CPAP Pro w/Humidifier, w/Cell, USVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)6 deaths206 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto CPAP w/Humid w/H Tube w/WiFi, USVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)3 deaths201 reports
- DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS30 w/Humidifier w/Cell, USVENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING4 deaths174 reports
- DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS DreamStation AVAPS30 w/Humid w/H Tube w/Cell, USVENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING2 deaths144 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto BiPAP, USAVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)3 deaths133 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto CPAP w/Humid w/H Tube, w/Cell, CAVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)120 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto BiPAP with Humidifier, AHPVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)2 deaths118 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation BiPAP Pro with Humidifier, with Cell, USVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)2 deaths114 reports
- DreamStation Go DSG500H11VENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)113 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation CPAP Pro, USVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)1 death92 reports
- DreamStation Dreamstation Expert w/Humid w/H Tube, w/Cell, CAVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)1 death88 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation CPAP Pro w/Humid w/H Tube. w/Cell, USVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)2 deaths83 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation CPAP Pro with Humidifier, Latin AmericaVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)83 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation BiPAP Pro w/Humidifier, w/H Tube, USVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)1 death80 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto CPAP, CAVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)69 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation CPAP w/Humidifier, w/Cell, USVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)1 death67 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation BiPAP autoSV w/Humidifier, USVENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING1 death64 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto CPAP, NDVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)61 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto CPAP with Humidifier, CAVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)59 reports
- DreamStation BiPAP autoSV DreamStation BiPAP autoSV w/Humidifier w/Cell, USVENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING1 death59 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto CPAP w/Humidifier, w/WiFi, USVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)1 death55 reports
- DreamStation BiPAP autoSV DreamStation BiPAP autoSV w/Humid w/H Tube w/Cell, USVENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING2 deaths55 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation BiPAP Pro, USVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)1 death52 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation CPAP with Humidifier, Latin AmericaVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)47 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto CPAP w/Humidifier, w/Cell, CAVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)45 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation CPAP, USVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)45 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation CPAP Pro w/Humid w/Heated Tube, CAVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)1 death43 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto CPAP, INTLVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)37 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation BiPAP autoSV, USVENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING2 deaths37 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Expert w/Humid w/H Tube, CAVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)34 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto CPAP, FRVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)32 reports
- DreamStation 00Ventilator, continuous, non-life-supporting1 death31 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Expert w/Humidifier, w/Cell, CAVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)30 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation CPAP Pro w/Humid w/H Tube. w/Cell, CAVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)28 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto CPAP, DEVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)27 reports
- DreamStation 2 00VENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)27 reports
- DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS DreamStation AVAPS 25, no Bluetooth, IntlVENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING27 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto CPAP, BRVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)26 reports
- DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS30 w/Humid w/H Tube w/Cell, CAVENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING26 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation BiPAP Pro w/Humid w/H Tube. w/Cell, USVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)2 deaths25 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation CPAP Pro w/Humidifier, w/Cell, CAVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)24 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto CPAP, GBVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)8 deaths24 reports
- DreamStation Go DreamStation Go CPAP with Bluetooth, USVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)24 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Heated Humidifier, USVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)1 death20 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation CPAP Pro with Humidifier, CAVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)20 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation CPAP with Humidifier, CAVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)19 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation BiPAP autoSV w/Humidr w/H Tube, USVENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING19 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto CPAP w/Humid w/H Tube, w/Cell, AUVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)18 reports
- DreamStation 2 DreamStation 2 Advanced Auto CPAP with Humidifier, Cellular, Bluetooth for BLVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)18 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation BiPAP S/T 30, GBVENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING17 deaths18 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation CPAP Pro, DEVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)17 reports
- DreamStation Go DreamStation Go Auto CPAP with Bluetooth, FS Store, GBVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)17 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto BiPAP w/Humid w/H Tube, w/WiFi, USVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)1 death16 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation CPAP w/Humidifier, w/H Tube, w/Cell, USVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)2 deaths15 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation CPAP Pro, CAVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)14 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS30 AAM w/Humid w/H Tube, CAVENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING14 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation PostponementVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)3 deaths13 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation CPAP Pro w/Humid w/H Tube. w/Cell, AUVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)12 reports
- DreamStation Dreamstation Expert with Humidifier, CAVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)11 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS30 w/Humidifier, USVENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING11 reports
- DreamStation 00VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING1 death11 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto CPAP w/Humid w/H Tube, AUVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)10 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation BiPAP Pro with Humidifier, Latin AmericaVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)10 reports
- DreamStation Go DreamStation Go Auto CPAP with Bluetooth, CAVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)10 reports
- DreamStation Go Auto DreamStation Go Auto CPAP with Bluetooth, HKVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)10 reports
- DreamStation Go DreamStation Go CPAP with Bluetooth, AUVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)9 reports
- DreamStation Go DreamStation Go Auto CPAP with Bluetooth, AUVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)9 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Heated Humidifier, Core Pack, EUVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)8 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation CPAP Pro w/Humid w/Heated Tube, AUVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)8 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto BiPAP w/Humid, w/H Tube, CAVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)1 death8 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS30 AAM no Bluetooth, BRVENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING8 reports
- DreamStation 00VENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)7 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto BiPAP w/Humid, w/H Tube, USVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)7 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation CPAP w/Humidifier, w/Heated Tube, CAVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)6 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto CPAP with Humidifier, Latin AmericaVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)6 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto BiPAP w/Humidifier, w/WiFi, USVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)6 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto BiPAP w/Humid, w/H Tube, w/Cell, CAVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)6 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto CPAP w/Humid w/H Tube, w/WiFi, CAVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)6 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto CPAP with Humidifier, GBVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)6 reports
- DreamStation 00VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, NON-LIFE-SUPPORTING6 reports
- DreamStation DreamStation Auto CPAP, AHPVENTILATOR, NON-CONTINUOUS (RESPIRATOR)5 reports
Recent Philips DreamStation adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Degraded
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50953072 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Degraded
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 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 and found blower foam degradation.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 50941926 ↗MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Degraded
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50925058 ↗MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Degraded
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50924076 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Degraded
A DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS30 device was returned 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, 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 50898321 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Degraded
A DreamStation Auto CPAP 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 visible foam particles were observed. In addition, foam particles inside the blower kit and dust were found in contamination findings. Additionally, the device was scrapped.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50898014 ↗MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Degraded
A DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS25 device was returned to a manufacturer service center for service as part of the sound abatement foam recall process.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 50867313 ↗MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Degraded
A DreamStation BiPAP device was returned to a third-party service center for service as part of the sound abatement foam 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 50867309 ↗MalfunctionSep 17, 2026Degraded
A DreamStation Auto CPAP device was returned 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, the service technician observed visible foam particles. Additionally, the service technician also noted contamination. The device was scrapped by the service center after the evaluation was completed.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50804392 ↗MalfunctionSep 17, 2026Degraded
A DreamStation Auto CPAP 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 no foam particles were noted in the airpath, yet foam degradation was noted. In addition, dust was found in contamination findings. Additionally, the patient¿s complaint was confirmed and the device was scrapped.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50802006 ↗MalfunctionSep 16, 2026Degraded
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50796877 ↗MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Degraded
A DreamStation BiPAP device was returned 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, the service technician observed visible foam particles. Additionally, the evaluation of the device data identified unrelated error codes. These error codes are consistent with normal device operation and expected use conditions and are not considered. reportable under medical device reporting requirements. No evidence was identified to suggest that these error codes contributed to or caused the reported event. The device was scrapped by the service center after the evaluation was completed.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50766157 ↗MalfunctionSep 11, 2026Degraded
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50737321 ↗MalfunctionAug 27, 2026Thermal Decomposition of Device
A device was returned to a third-party service center and during the evaluation of the device, the third-party service center visually inspected the device and found evidence of the unit's PCA was defective and that a thermal event had occurred.The device was forwarded to PIL. The manufacturer's investigation is ongoing. A supplemental follow-up report will be submitted when the manufacturer's investigation is complete.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50478644 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2026Degraded
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50178306 ↗
Other Respironics, Inc. products
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Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered, combining the brand names used for this product line.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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