PHILIPS AVENT NIPPLETTE
Report
- Report Number
- 3010359222-2021-00001
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- March 24, 2021
- Report Date
- April 28, 2021
- Manufacturer
- PHILIPS CONSUMER LIFESTYLE B.V.
- Product Code
- HGY
- PMA / PMN Number
- K952035
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
DESPITE THE EFFORTS TAKEN BY PHILIPS TO RETRIEVE THE DEVICE AND GATHER MORE INFORMATION, THE DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED FOR ANALYSIS. THE DEVICE HAS BEEN DESIGNED ACCORDING TO APPLICABLE SAFETY STANDARDS AND IS SAFE WHEN USED AS DIRECTED BY THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE. ACCORDING TO THE WARNINGS THAT ARE INCLUDED IN OUR INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE, EXCESSIVE SUCTION FORCE APPLIED TO THE NIPPLE COULD CAUSE PAIN, BLISTERS, SWELLING, BLEEDING OR DISCHARGE OF FLUID. WE DIRECT THE USER TO DECREASE THE AMOUNT OF SUCTION AND IF THE SYMPTOMS PERSIST, TO CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. WE CONSIDER THIS SPECIFIC COMPLAINT/EVENT CLOSED.
CONSUMER CLAIMS AFTER SHE HAS USED THE NIPLETTES FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS, HER NIPPLES HURT, GOT MISSHAPED AND TURNED PURPLE. HER DOCTOR TOLD HER IT WOULD TAKE MONTHS TO HEAL. CONSUMER ALSO THINKS SHE MIGHT NEED PLASTIC SURGERY.
THE DEVICE HAS BEEN DESIGNED ACCORDING TO SAFETY STANDARDS AND IS SAFE TO USE WHEN USED ACCORDING TO THE DFU. THE DEVICE HAS BEEN REQUESTED FOR ANALYSIS.
CONSUMER CLAIMS AFTER SHE HAS USED THE NIPLETTES FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS, HER NIPPLES HURT, GOT MISSHAPED AND TURNED PURPLE. HER DOCTOR TOLD HER IT WOULD TAKE MONTHS TO HEAL. CONSUMER ALSO THINKS SHE MIGHT NEED PLASTIC SURGERY.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 460119 | PHILIPS AVENT NIPPLETTE | NIPLETTE | HGY | PHILIPS CONSUMER LIFESTYLE B.V. |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other |