MAUDE Adverse Event Report: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC./KAZ USA, INC., A HELEN OF TROY COMPANY HONEYWELL; HUMIDIFIER, NON-DIRECT PATIENT INTERFACE (HOME-USE)

Model Number HWM-340B

Device Problems Fire (1245); Overheating of Device (1437); Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)

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

Event Date 01/27/2019

Event Type  No Answer Provided  

Event Description

Our honeywell humidifier model hwm-340b caught on fire.The unit had been running for a period of approximately 4 hours.We did not refill the unit with water and the unit went dry.The unit overheated and burst into flames.Fortunately we were able to douse the fire and sustained no damage to our house.Incident location: home/apartment/condominium - (b)(6), united states.This is my home address.Purchase date: (b)(6) 2018.Explanation: i notified honeywell and i have the damaged humidifier.(b)(4).

• Brand Name: HONEYWELL
• Type of Device: HUMIDIFIER, NON-DIRECT PATIENT INTERFACE (HOME-USE)
• Manufacturer (Section D): HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC./KAZ USA, INC., A HELEN OF TROY COMPANY
• MDR Report Key: 8351180
• MDR Text Key: 136538466
• Report Number: MW5084158
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KFZ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• 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: 02/19/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: No Information
• Device Model Number: HWM-340B
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No Information
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1