FDA Adverse Event
Other
Summary report: N
VICKS
MDR report key: 2497878
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Received March 16, 2012
Report
- Report Number
- 1314800-2012-00014
- Event Type
- Other
- Date Received
- March 16, 2012
- Date of Event
- February 29, 2012
- Report Date
- March 15, 2012
- Manufacturer
- KAZ INC
- Product Code
- BTT
- PMA / PMN Number
- EXEMPT
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- IA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- NOT APPLICABLE
Narratives
Description of Event or Problem · 1
THE CONSUMER REPORTED HER SON WAS INJURED BY THE WATER TANK OF THE HUMIDIFIER WHEN THE HANDLE BROKE OFF. THE TANK FELL ON HIS HEAD CAUSING A CUT THAT REQUIRED STITCHES. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE RECOMMEND ALWAYS CARRYING THE WATER TANK USING BOTH THE TOP AND BOTTOM HANDLES.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VICKS | HUMIDIFIER | BTT | KAZ INC | V745A | NA |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 YR | Other |