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Z-0177-05

Aeroneb Go Micropump Nebulizer Featuring OnQ electronic micropump, RX, Manufactured by Medical Industries...

Medical Industries America, Inc. / initiated 2004-09-07 / Terminated

Medical Industries America Inc began a recall of Aeroneb Go Micropump Nebulizer Featuring OnQ electronic micropump, RX, Manufactured by Medical Industries America Inc., Adel, IA. The product is sold... on . The reason FDA records is "The nebulizer can either fail or provide a low flow (partial dose) of medication". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0177-05
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Medical Industries America, Inc.
Product
Aeroneb Go Micropump Nebulizer Featuring OnQ electronic micropump, RX, Manufactured by Medical Industries America Inc., Adel, IA. The product is sold individually or in master packs of 8 under the following model numbers (all using the same box label): Model 7000 - Consisting of the Aeroneb Go, battery controller, battery controller cable, 3 AA alkaline batteries, mask elbow, mouthpiece, carry bag, and user manual; Model 7030 - Consisting of the Aeroneb Go, AC wall adapter, mask elbow, mouthpiece, carry bag, and user manual; Model 7070 - Consisting of the Aeroneb Go, battery controller, battery controller cable, 3 AA alkaline batteries, AC wall adapter, mask elbow, mouthpiece, carry bag, and user manual; Model 7000-1 - Consisting of the Aeroneb Go, battery controller, battery controller cable, 3 AA alkaline batteries, European mask elbow, mouthpiece, carry bag, and user manual; Model 7030-1 - Consisting of the Aeroneb Go, AC wall adapter, European mask elbow, mouthpiece, carry bag, and user manual; Model 7070-1 - Consisting of the Aeroneb Go, battery controller, battery controller cable, 3 AA alkaline batteries, AC wall adapter, European mask elbow, mouthpiece, carry bag, and user manual. 7000LINCARE - Consisting of the Aeroneb Go, battery controller with a Lincare private label cover plate, battery controller cable, 3 AA alkaline batteries, mask elbow, mouthpiece, carry bag, and user manual; 7070LINCARE - Consisting of the Aeroneb Go, battery controller with the Lincare private label cover plate, battery controller cable, 3 AA alkaline batteries, AC wall adapter, mask elbow, mouthpiece, carry bag, and user manual.
Product code
CAF Nebulizer (Direct Patient Interface)
Reason for recall
The nebulizer can either fail or provide a low flow (partial dose) of medication
FDA root cause
Other
Action
The recalling firm initiated their action via telephone on 9/7/04 to the care providers to inform them of the product problem and that they would soon be receiving additional information about the recall. Between 9/24-28/04, the firm issued letters to their care providers with specific instructions as to how to decide what individuals would or would not need a backup generator in their possession. They were also instructed to pass the information onto the end user. On 10/1/04, the firm called the care providers and subsequently issued second letters or postcards to them to correct the toll free number that had been misprinted on the literature and letter.
Quantity in commerce
17,464 units
Distribution
Distribution was made to home health care providers and pharmacies nationwide. Foreign distribution was made to Italy, Greece, France, Poland, Japan, Hong Kong, Argentina, Australia, Israel, and Singapore.
Product codes and lots
040120, 040127, 040129, 040130, 040201, 040202, 040203, 040205, 040209, 040210, 040216, 040219, 040227, 040301, 040303, 040305, 040311, 040317, 040406, 040407, 040415, 040427, 040421, 040428, 040506, 040721, 040723, 040726, 040730, 080504, 080904, 081104, 081604, 081704, 081904, 082004, 082304, 082504, 082704, 083004, 083104, 080304