EZ BREATH ATOMIZER
Report
- Report Number
- 3005442893-2014-00011
- Date Received
- May 6, 2014
- Date of Event
- March 28, 2014
- Report Date
- April 14, 2014
- Manufacturer
- HEALTH & LIFE (SUZHOU) CO., LTD.
- Product Code
- CCQ
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Occupation
- NOT APPLICABLE
Narratives
AN EVALUATION OF THIS FAILURE MODE FROM THE DESIGN FAILURE MODES AND EFFECTS ANALYSIS OF THIS PRODUCT, THAT THE USE OF THE PRODUCT IN A MANNER LIKELY TO CAUSE ADVERSE HEALTH CONSEQUENCE IS IMPROBABLE. HEREWITH THE CLOSURE REPORT AS ATTACHMENT, THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE COMPLAINT CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED, SINCE THE DEVICE WAS CONFIRMED NOT RETURN TO MANUFACTURER FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION.
THE PATIENT CONTACTED NEPHRON PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION ON (B)(6) 2014, REGARDING A REPORTABLE MALFUNCTION OF NO AEROSOL PRODUCTION THAT WAS REPORTED AS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THE EZ BREATHE ATOMIZER. THE PATIENT REPORTED THAT HE REQUIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT AT THE HOSPITAL AFTER THE ATOMIZER FAILED TO FUNCTION. DURING A FOLLOW-UP PHONE CALL ON (B)(6) 2014, THE PATIENT REPORTED THAT THE ATOMIZER DID NOT PRODUCE A MIST TO ALLEVIATE HIS ASTHMA SYMPTOMS. HE ADDED THAT THE SOLUTION DRIPPED OUT OF THE FRONT OF THE ATOMIZER. THE PATIENT STATED THAT HE CLEANED THE ATOMIZER ACCORDING TO THE PRODUCT'S INSTRUCTION. THE PATIENT USED THE DEVICE THREE TIMES SUCCESSFULLY; HOWEVER, THE DEVICE FAILED TO FUNCTION DURING HIS FOURTH TREATMENT. THE PATIENT IS A (B)(6) MALE WITH A PAST MEDICAL HISTORY THAT IS SIGNIFICANT FOR ASTHMA. HE IS A FORMER SMOKER. THE PATIENT REPORTED THAT A WOOD FIRE NEAR HIS HOME EXACERBATED HIS ASTHMA.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 270705 | EZ BREATH ATOMIZER | ATOMIZER | CCQ | HEALTH & LIFE (SUZHOU) CO., LTD. | EZ-100 | 130101 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNK | Other | NO INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE CONCERNING| CONCOMITANT MEDICAL PRODUCTS |