MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TELEFLEX MEDICAL HUDSON CONCHA NEPTUNE; RESPIRATORY GAS HUMIDIFIER

Catalog Number 425-00

Device Problem Failure to Sense (1559)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 06/03/2016

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.A device history record investigation did not show issues related to the complaint.A document assessment (fmea) was conducted and no changes required.Corrective actions cannot be established since it is necessary to receive the physical sample to perform a proper investigation and confirm the alleged defect.At this time since the device sample is not available, it is not possible to determine the source of the defect reported.Customer complaint cannot be confirmed since the device sample is not available to perform a proper investigation and determine the root cause.If the device sample becomes available at a later date, this complaint will be updated accordingly.

Event Description

The customer alleges that the heater did not recognize the inspiratory line.The rt reports that the inspiratory wire connection on the heater not functioning and blue pigtail appeared to be damaged.

• Brand Name: HUDSON CONCHA NEPTUNE
• Type of Device: RESPIRATORY GAS HUMIDIFIER
• Manufacturer (Section D): TELEFLEX MEDICAL; research triangle park NC
• Manufacturer (Section G): TELEFLEX MEDICAL; rancho el descanso; tecate 21478 ; MX 21478
• Manufacturer Contact: margie burton, rn ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville, NC 27560 ; 9194334965
• MDR Report Key: 5717876
• MDR Text Key: 47152753
• Report Number: 3003898360-2016-00652
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BTT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Respiratory Therapist
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/04/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/10/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 425-00
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/04/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/07/2015
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1