MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TELEFLEX MEDICAL HUDSON MICRO MIST NEBULIZER W/TEE

Catalog Number 1884

Device Problem Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 12/28/2015

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).A visual, functional and dimensional inspection of the product involved in the complaint could not be conducted since the device was not returned.No photo available.The device history record of batch numbers 74m1400079 that belongs to catalog #1884 has been reviewed and no issues or discrepancies were found which could potentially be related to this complaint.No non conformance reports were originated for the lot in question that can be associated to the complaint reported.Dhr showed that the product was assembled & inspected according to our specifications.A corrective action cannot be applied since it is not possible to identify the defect reported and to investigate its root cause, in order to perform a proper investigation it is necessary to evaluate the sample involved on the incident.Customer complaint cannot be confirmed based only on the information provided.If the device sample becomes available at a later date this complaint will be re-opened.

Event Description

The customer alleges that no mist is produced during use.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The sample received was from a different lot number than what was originally reported by the customer.A device history record (dhr) review was performed on the lot number of the sample received (74f1500151) and there were no issues found that could relate to the reported complaint.No non-conformance reports were originated for the lot in question that can be associated to the complaint reported.The dhr showed that the product was assembled and inspected according to specifications.The customer returned (1) one unit of catalog number 1884 micro mist nebulizer w/tee for analysis.A visual exam was performed and it was observed that there was residue inside the jar, jet, cap, t-connector, and reservoir tube.It was also found that the tube was kinked.Functional testing was performed and no issues were observed.Based on the investigation performed, the reported complaint could not be confirmed.There were no issues found with the returned device.The dhrs were reviewed and no issues or discrepancies were found which could potentially be related to this complaint.

Event Description

The customer alleges that no mist is produced during use.

• Brand Name: HUDSON MICRO MIST NEBULIZER W/TEE
• Type of Device: NEBULIZER
• Manufacturer (Section D): TELEFLEX MEDICAL; research triangle park NC
• Manufacturer (Section G): TELEFLEX MEDICAL; parque industrial finsa; nuevo laredo 88275 ; MX 88275
• Manufacturer Contact: katharine tarpley ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville, NC 27560 ; 9194334854
• MDR Report Key: 5356855
• MDR Text Key: 35921708
• Report Number: 3004365956-2016-00057
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: CAF
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/30/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 1884
• Device Lot Number: 74M1400079
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/17/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/30/2015
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/11/2016
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/10/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/01/2014
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1