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It was reported finding that "the unit is malfunctioning/broken".A sample was received for investigation; the unit was visually inspected and found in good condition, connected for further testing, powered on with a confirmed red/yellow indicator flash, brought out of standby mode with a successful self-check, passed the temperature display accuracy test, and was tested for an extended period of time at different humidity levels and temperatures with no issue or alarms.Medline was not able to confirm the quality issue with the neptune heated humidifier, and the cause code was unconfirmed defect, not confirmed with received sample.No root cause was identified; the unit operated per specifications during the test and the quality team will monitor this issue for trending purposes.There were no reports of death, serious injury, medical intervention, or follow up care.It has been determined that the reported event could cause or contribute to serious injury if it were to occur again.In an abundance of caution, this is a reportable event.If additional information becomes available this report will be reopened and reevaluated.This medical device report (mdr) is being submitted as part of retrospective review activities, which include review of historical data in accordance with regulations at 21 cfr part 803.The information included in this mdr reflects the information reasonably known to the manufacturer at the time of this retrospective review and submission.
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