MAUDE Adverse Event Report: KAZ HONEYWELL - KAZ TOP FILL WARM MIST HUMIDIFIER MODEL HWM-340WWMT INTERTEC 3082356; HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING

Model Number MODEL HWM-340WWMT

Device Problems Material Frayed (1262); Device Emits Odor (1425); Failure to Shut Off (2939)

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

Event Type  Other  

Event Description

Problem: humidifier was used one winter season without problem.At the beginning of the second season, the humidifier ran until the water was gone.Even though the shut-off float arm was properly seated and free to move, the humidifier did not shut off as it should have.Instead, it continued to run while empty, and we awoke to the sharp smell of frying electronics.We have discontinued using it.Retailer: (b)(6).Retailer state: (b)(6).Purchase date: (b)(6) 2013, this date is an estimate.(b)(4).

• Brand Name: HONEYWELL - KAZ TOP FILL WARM MIST HUMIDIFIER MODEL HWM-340WWMT INTERTEC 3082356
• Type of Device: HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING
• Manufacturer (Section D): KAZ
• MDR Report Key: 4346493
• MDR Text Key: 5201872
• Report Number: MW5039652
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KFZ
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Voluntary
• Reporter Occupation: Patient
• Type of Report: Initial

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/12/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Model Number: MODEL HWM-340WWMT
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1