FDA Adverse Event Other Summary report: N

PUMP IN STYLE ADVANCED BREASTPUMP SHOULDER BAG

MDR report key: 1880486 · Received October 13, 2010

Report

Report Number
1419937-2010-00002
Event Type
Other
Date Received
October 13, 2010
Date of Event
August 23, 2010
Report Date
August 23, 2010
Manufacturer
MEDELA, INC.
Product Code
HGX
PMA / PMN Number
K031614
Adverse Event
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Occupation
NOT APPLICABLE

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

THE PUMP WAS NOT RETURNED TO MEDELA FOR EVALUATION/ INVESTIGATION. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED PAST THE INITIAL COMPLAINT REPORT; THEREFORE, NO CONCLUSION CAN BE DRAWN AS TO THE DEFINITIVE CAUSE OF THE EVENT. THE CUSTOMER WAS ADVISED AT THE TIME OF THE INITIAL CALL THAT SHE MAY BE IN BETWEEN SIZES FOR THE BREAST SHIELDS. AS PART OF COMPLAINT REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES, HISTORICAL COMPLAINT RECORDS ARE BEING REVIEWED FOR POSSIBLE ADVERSE EVENTS. MEDELA IS COMMITTED TO CREATING AN EFFECTIVE COMPLAINT HANDLING PROCESS TO ASSURE COMPLAINTS ARE PROCESSED IN A TIMELY MANNER AND EVALUATED FOR PART 803 REPORTING.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

CUSTOMER CALLED STATING SHE HAS HAD BLISTERS FROM PUMPING. SHE WAS SENT 21MM BREAST SHIELDS SINCE HER AREOLA IS PULLED INTO THE TUNNEL. THE CUSTOMER NOW REPORTS HER NIPPLES ARE CRACKED AND CHAFFED AND BLEEDING. SHE IS GOING TO SEE A LACTATION CONSULTANT TO GET HELP WITH THIS ISSUE.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 PUMP IN STYLE ADVANCED BREASTPUMP SHOULDER BAG PUMP, BREAST, POWERED HGX MEDELA, INC.

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 Other