MAUDE Adverse Event Report: HUDSON CONCHA NEPTUNE; HUMIDIFIER, RESPIRATORY GAS, (

Model Number IPN913776

Device Problem Failure to Read Input Signal (1581)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 07/06/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Complaint verification testing could not be performed as no sample was returned for analysis.A device history record review was performed and no relevant findings were identified.Without the device to evaluate, the complaint could not be confirmed and the probable cause could not be determined from the available information.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend for reports of this nature.If the sample becomes available at a later date a follow up report will be submitted with investigation results.

Event Description

It was reported the unit "won't allow adjustment of the humidity level".No patient involvement reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

Qn#: (b)(4).The sample was returned for evaluation.A visual exam was performed and the trim ring was noted to be missing and there was a crack on the right back mounting bracket.No other defects were observed.Functional testing was performed and the unit was connected to 120vac.The unit passed the initial power connect test and navigated through the power-on self-test (p.O.S.T.) with no issues.During the temperature display accuracy test the unit displayed the correct temperatures and properly alarmed in the high temperature scenario.The unit was prepared for the functional bench test where a water reservoir bottle, an adult breathing circuit (880-36kit), a 382-10 conchasmart column, and dual temperature probes were connected to the unit.Air flow was supplied to the unit for a real time operational scenario.Per the user manual, "heated wire circuits are required to change rainout settings", therefore the unit was set up for the bench test using heated wire circuits.The rainout settings were able to be adjusted normally.Based on the investigation performed, the reported complaint could not be confirmed.Functional testing did not reveal any operational anomalies.

Event Description

It was reported the unit "won't allow adjustment of the humidity level".No patient involvement reported.

• Brand Name: HUDSON CONCHA NEPTUNE
• Type of Device: HUMIDIFIER, RESPIRATORY GAS, (
• MDR Report Key: 12245970
• MDR Text Key: 264083937
• Report Number: 3003898360-2021-00629
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BTT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 14026704646811
• UDI-Public: 14026704646811
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K131912
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/07/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/29/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: No Information
• Device Model Number: IPN913776
• Device Catalogue Number: 425-00
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/15/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/12/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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