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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Nebulizer Masks Opti-Mist and Opti-Mist Clear Nebulizer masks are intended to spray liquids in aerosol form into gasses that are delivered directly to a patient.

Reported: March 9, 2016 Initiated: November 11, 2015 #Z-1044-2016

Product Description

Nebulizer Masks Opti-Mist and Opti-Mist Clear Nebulizer masks are intended to spray liquids in aerosol form into gasses that are delivered directly to a patient.

Reason for Recall

The Nebulizer mask malfunctions in that there is reduced or no aerosol output. The malfunction occurs from the reduction in the diameter of a component part inside the nebulizer.

Details

Recalling Firm
ConvaTec, Inc
Units Affected
3,605,700 pieces
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, ME, MA, MN, MS, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX VA, WA, WI, and countries of: Australia, Belgium, Burma, Canada, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom & Vietnam.
Location
Greensboro, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Nebulizer Masks Opti-Mist and Opti-Mist Clear Nebulizer masks are intended to spray liquids in aerosol form into gasses that are delivered directly to a patient.. Recalled by ConvaTec, Inc. Units affected: 3,605,700 pieces.
Why was this product recalled?
The Nebulizer mask malfunctions in that there is reduced or no aerosol output. The malfunction occurs from the reduction in the diameter of a component part inside the nebulizer.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 9, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1044-2016.