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Device brand name · Ventilator non-continuous respirator
DreamStation: medical device reports filed with FDA
4,210 reports name it, 2021–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Respironics. Product code BZD.
- 4,210
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 829 a year
- 1,703
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 2,062 in the 12 months before
- 90.1%
- classified as malfunction
- 80.7% across the product code
- 1.6%
- classified as death, as reported
- 67 reports · not verified by FDA
4,210 medical device reports received by FDA name the brand "DreamStation" (ventilator non-continuous respirator); the manufacturer given most often on reports is Respironics; received from June 2021 to August 2026. Brand names are as the reporter or manufacturer wrote them, so one product can appear under several spellings.
1,703 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, down 17% from 2,062 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 (90.1%), injury (8.3%) and death (1.6%); 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 (92.5%), nonstandard device (1.5%) and patient-device incompatibility (0.9%). The patient problems coded most often are headache, cancer and dyspnea. 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
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
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
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) | Reports | Share | Share across product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degraded | 3,894 | 92.5% | 95.4% |
| Nonstandard device | 65 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Patient-device incompatibilitythe device did not suit the patient | 36 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Material integrity problema problem with the device material | 26 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Device emits odor | 12 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Smoking | 12 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Insufficient device problem information | 11 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Mechanical problema mechanical problem | 10 | 0.2% | 0% |
| Thermal decomposition of device | 10 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Excessive heating | 9 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Patient device interaction problem | 8 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Device contamination with chemical or other material | 7 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Particulates | 7 | 0.2% | 0% |
| Contamination | 6 | 0.1% | 4.4% |
| Corrodedthe device corroded | 4 | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Failure to power up | 4 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Therapeutic or diagnostic output failure | 4 | 0.1% | 0% |
| Contamination /decontamination problem | 3 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Electrical /electronic property probleman electrical or electronic problem | 3 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Output problem | 3 | 0.1% | 0% |
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) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Headachehead pain | 114 | 2.7% |
| Cancer | 91 | 2.2% |
| Dyspneashortness of breath | 75 | 1.8% |
| Coughcough | 73 | 1.7% |
| Asthmaasthma | 69 | 1.6% |
| Dizzinesslight-headedness or unsteadiness | 53 | 1.3% |
| Sinusitissinus infection | 34 | 0.8% |
| Pulmonary dysfunction | 32 | 0.8% |
| Appropriate clinical signs, symptoms and conditions term/code not available | 31 | 0.7% |
| Sore throat | 31 | 0.7% |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) | 28 | 0.7% |
| Nauseafeeling sick | 26 | 0.6% |
| Skin inflammation/ irritation | 26 | 0.6% |
| Sleep dysfunction | 23 | 0.5% |
| Fatiguetiredness | 20 | 0.5% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | DreamStation | Product code BZD | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 4,210 | 303,240 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 1.4% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 16 | 15 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 8.3% | 17.7% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 90.1% | 80.7% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 96.1% | 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
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| DreamStation Auto CPAP | 146,780 | 27,741 | 0.9% |
| REMstar Auto A-Flex | 19,656 | 7,083 | 1% |
| DreamStation Auto BiPAP | 15,316 | 871 | 1.8% |
| REMstar Pro C-Flex+ | 14,643 | 4,689 | 1.2% |
| DreamStation CPAP | 13,895 | 336 | 2.5% |
| Philips CPAP Device | 12,779 | 58 | 5.5% |
| DreamStation CPAP Pro | 10,789 | 674 | 0.8% |
| REMstar AutoA-Flex | 8,659 | 1,732 | 1.1% |
| REMstar Auto | 5,089 | 1,424 | 0.9% |
| BiPAP Auto BiFlex | 4,487 | 1,327 | 1.4% |
| REMstar Plus C-Flex | 3,682 | 1,582 | 0.8% |
| Dreamstation Auto | 3,150 | 38 | 0.3% |
| DreamStation BiPAP Pro | 3,049 | 108 | 1.9% |
| REMstar Plus | 2,581 | 499 | 1.9% |
| Philips CPAP | 2,470 | 11 | 4.3% |
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 reports
How many FDA reports name DreamStation?
4,210 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 1,703 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (90.1%), injury (8.3%) and death (1.6%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
degraded (92.5%), nonstandard device (1.5%), patient-device incompatibility (0.9%), material integrity problem (0.6%) and device emits odor (0.3%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.
Who files these reports?
manufacturer reports (96.1%) and voluntary reports (3.9%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.
Do these reports show that DreamStation 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.