MAUDE Adverse Event Report: RESPIRONICS, INC. PHILIPS RESPIRONICS NEBULIZER; NEBULIZER (DIRECT PATIENT INTERFACE)

Device Problem Infusion or Flow Problem (2964)

Patient Problem Dyspnea (1816)

Event Date 11/13/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The manufacturer received information regarding a nebulizer.The patient alleges having a hard time breathing and no mist coming from the device.There is no allegation of serious or permanent harm or injury.No medical intervention was required by the patient.The manufacturer's investigation is ongoing.A follow-up report will be submitted when the manufacturer's investigation is complete.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3 other text : not returned to the manufacturer.

• Brand Name: PHILIPS RESPIRONICS NEBULIZER
• Type of Device: NEBULIZER (DIRECT PATIENT INTERFACE)
• Manufacturer (Section D): RESPIRONICS, INC.; 1001 murry ridge lane; murrysville PA 15668
• Manufacturer (Section G): RESPIRONICS, INC.; 1001 murry ridge lane; murrysville PA 15668
• Manufacturer Contact: kimberly shelly ; 6501 living place; pittsburgh, PA 15208 ; 4125423300
• MDR Report Key: 18273638
• MDR Text Key: 329827259
• Report Number: 2518422-2023-32962
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: CAF
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/06/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/13/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1