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Device brand name · Ventilator non-continuous respirator

DreamStation Expert: medical device reports filed with FDA

2,386 reports name it, 2021–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Respironics. Product code BZD.

2,386
device reports naming the brand
0% of all MAUDE reports · about 470 a year
1,842
reports, 12 months to August 2026
48 in the 12 months before
98.2%
classified as malfunction
80.7% across the product code
0%
classified as death, as reported
1 reports · not verified by FDA

FDA's MAUDE database holds 2,386 reports that name the brand "DreamStation Expert" (ventilator non-continuous respirator), received between June 2021 and August 2026; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Respironics. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.

1,842 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, up 3738% from 48 in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (98.2%) and injury (1.7%); across all ventilator, non-continuous (respirator) reports (product code BZD) death is recorded in 1.5% and malfunction in 80.7%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.

The device problems coded most often are degraded (93.9%), corroded (5.6%) and contamination (2.5%). The patient problems coded most often are headache, dyspnea and cough. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."

Reports by month, five years

0327653Sep 2021: 1Oct 2021: 0Nov 2021: 5Dec 2021: 182022Jan 2022: 7Feb 2022: 5Mar 2022: 28Apr 2022: 19May 2022: 23Jun 2022: 26Jul 2022: 14Aug 2022: 64Sep 2022: 20Oct 2022: 21Nov 2022: 8Dec 2022: 72023Jan 2023: 6Feb 2023: 6Mar 2023: 5Apr 2023: 6May 2023: 0Jun 2023: 2Jul 2023: 8Aug 2023: 15Sep 2023: 1Oct 2023: 15Nov 2023: 28Dec 2023: 562024Jan 2024: 63Feb 2024: 3Mar 2024: 2Apr 2024: 2May 2024: 3Jun 2024: 0Jul 2024: 4Aug 2024: 2Sep 2024: 1Oct 2024: 2Nov 2024: 1Dec 2024: 72025Jan 2025: 6Feb 2025: 8Mar 2025: 8Apr 2025: 6May 2025: 3Jun 2025: 2Jul 2025: 3Aug 2025: 1Sep 2025: 2Oct 2025: 0Nov 2025: 3Dec 2025: 12026Jan 2026: 1Feb 2026: 2Mar 2026: 35Apr 2026: 1May 2026: 408Jun 2026: 653Jul 2026: 629Aug 2026: 107

Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.

By year received

09181,8362021: 2720212022: 24220222023: 14820232024: 9020242025: 4320252026: 1,8362026

Event type and report source

Event type, as classified on the report

Death0%1
Injury1.7%41
Malfunction98.2%2,344
Other0%0
Not given0%0

Who filed the report

Manufacturer report100%2,386
Voluntary report0%0
User facility report0%0
Distributor report0%0
Not given0%0

Grey bar: all 303,240 reports carrying product code BZD. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.

Device problems coded

Device problem (FDA code)ReportsShareShare across product code
Degraded2,24193.9%95.4%
Corrodedthe device corroded1345.6%0.8%
Contamination602.5%4.4%
Material integrity problema problem with the device material40.2%0.2%
Device emits odor30.1%0.2%
Failure to power up30.1%0.1%
Contamination /decontamination problem10%0.1%
Device contamination with chemical or other material10%0.1%
Electrical overstress10%0%
Excessive heating10%0.1%
Failure to charge10%0%
Material discolored10%0%
Melted10%0%
Power problem10%0.1%
Temperature problem10%0.1%
Thermal decomposition of device10%0.2%

FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.

Patient problems coded

Patient problem (FDA code)ReportsShare
Headachehead pain853.6%
Dyspneashortness of breath793.3%
Coughcough642.7%
Sore throat572.4%
Dizzinesslight-headedness or unsteadiness200.8%
Respiratory tract infectiona respiratory infection190.8%
Nauseafeeling sick170.7%
Skin inflammation/ irritation170.7%
Fatiguetiredness160.7%
Appropriate clinical signs, symptoms and conditions term/code not available150.6%
Sleep dysfunction150.6%
Chest painchest pain120.5%
Dry mouthdry mouth120.5%
Epistaxisnosebleed80.3%
Eye irritationeye irritation80.3%

Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.

In context

MeasureDreamStation ExpertProduct code BZDAll MAUDE reports
Reports2,386303,24026,136,888
Share of that pool—0.8%0%
Classified as death, per 1,000 reports0159
Classified as injury1.7%17.7%36.2%
Classified as malfunction98.2%80.7%62.3%
Filed by the manufacturer100%99%94.9%

Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."

Other brands with product code BZD

BrandReportsLatest 12 monthsClassified as death
DreamStation Auto CPAP146,78027,7410.9%
REMstar Auto A-Flex19,6567,0831%
DreamStation Auto BiPAP15,3168711.8%
REMstar Pro C-Flex+14,6434,6891.2%
DreamStation CPAP13,8953362.5%
Philips CPAP Device12,779585.5%
DreamStation CPAP Pro10,7896740.8%
REMstar AutoA-Flex8,6591,7321.1%
REMstar Auto5,0891,4240.9%
BiPAP Auto BiFlex4,4871,3271.4%
DreamStation4,2101,7031.6%
REMstar Plus C-Flex3,6821,5820.8%
Dreamstation Auto3,150380.3%
DreamStation BiPAP Pro3,0491081.9%
REMstar Plus2,5814991.9%

Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."

Questions about DreamStation Expert reports

How many FDA reports name DreamStation Expert?

2,386 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 1,842 in the latest 12 months.

What kinds of events are reported?

malfunction (98.2%) and injury (1.7%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.

What device problems are coded?

degraded (93.9%), corroded (5.6%), contamination (2.5%), material integrity problem (0.2%) and device emits odor (0.1%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.

Who files these reports?

manufacturer reports (100%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.

Do these reports show that DreamStation Expert was at fault?

No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."

How do I report a problem with a medical device?

Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.

Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.

Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.