MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TELEFLEX MEDICAL HUDSON NEBULIZER ADAPTOR 033,STERILE,JAPANESE; NEBILIZER ADAPTOR

Catalog Number 031-33J

Device Problem Connection Problem (2900)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 03/11/2016

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 product was not returned.No photo available for review.The device history record of the product 031-33j, batch number 74d1500992 has been reviewed and no issues or discrepancies were found which could potentially relate to this complaint.No nonconformance reports were originated for the lot in question that can be associated to the complaint reported.Dhr shows that the product was assembled and inspected according to our specifications.Customer complaint cannot be confirmed due to the lack of device sample to perform a proper investigation and determine the root cause.If the sample becomes available this investigation will be updated with the evaluation results.A capa file # (b)(4) was opened to perform a further investigation this issue ((b)(4)).According to the capa investigation , so far , the root cause for the issue was the positioning of the thread lead and the softness of the new resin used for the snap adaptor.

Event Description

The customer alleges that the nebulizer adaptor couldn't connect with the oxygen flow meter.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The sample was returned for evaluation.A visual exam was performed and it was observed that the internal threads of the adaptor were damaged.Functional testing was performed; however, not all tests were conducted as the adaptor could not be connected correctly on the oxygen supply due to the damaged threads.Based on the investigation performed, the reported complaint was confirmed.The root cause for the issue was found to be the positioning of the thread lead and the softness of the new resin used for the snap adaptor.A capa was opened to address this issue.

Event Description

The customer alleges that the nebulizer adaptor couldn't connect with the oxygen flow meter.

• Brand Name: HUDSON NEBULIZER ADAPTOR 033,STERILE,JAPANESE
• Type of Device: NEBILIZER ADAPTOR
• 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: 5532023
• MDR Text Key: 41417860
• Report Number: 3004365956-2016-00169
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: CAF
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/16/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/29/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: No Information
• Device Expiration Date: 04/11/2020
• Device Catalogue Number: 031-33J
• Device Lot Number: 74D1500992
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/04/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/29/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/08/2015
• 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