FDA Adverse Event Other Summary report: N

VICKS

MDR report key: 2497878 · 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