Events

Recall of NebuTech Nebulizer

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Salter Labs.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    71909
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2781-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-08-04
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-09-17
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-05-06
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=139320
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Nebulizer (direct patient interface) - Product Code CAF
  • Reason
    The inspiratory valve cap on the nebulizer reservoir tower may be loose and may detach before or during treatment.
  • Action
    Salter Labs sent a Medical Device Recall letter dated July 24 2015. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter states that all affected product can be returned to Salter Labs for replacement at no charge with product specifically inspected for a tighter fit on the inspiratory valve cap. Customers were instructed to complete and return the Return Response Form as soon as possible. For any questions contact Salter Labs Customer Support at 800-421-0024 or the local Salter Labs representative.

Device

NebuTech Nebulizer
  • Model / Serial
    Lot Numbers 042015 through 070615A Series 8660, 8960, 8961, 8966, 8984. Nebulizers (part numbers 8660-7, 8960-7, 8960TG-7, 8967-7, 8982-7, 8984-7), Inspiratory valve cap (part number 600116).
  • Product Classification
    Anesthesiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and in the countries of Greece, UK, Belgium, Australia, and Switerzland.
  • Product Description
    NebuTech Nebulizer, Model number: Series 8660, 8960, 8961, 8966, 8984. Nebulizer used to generate aerosols delivered directly to the patient for breathing. Designed to be used in either a hospital or homecare environment.
  • Manufacturer
    Salter Labs

Manufacturer

Salter Labs