MEDLINE HCSTURTLERecalls & reported problems
Medline Industries, Inc. · COMPRESSOR,NEBULIZER, CHARACTER, TURTLE · Class 2
Quick summary
This is a Medline turtle-shaped portable air compressor used with a nebulizer. FDA records show 24 reports naming this device, all describing malfunctions such as the unit not misting or blowing air, weak or restricted airflow, parts coming loose, and unusual noise; no deaths or injuries were reported. All 24 reports arrived within the most recent 12 months. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888277417475), received between May 21, 2026 and Sep 23, 2026 — classified as 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Restricted Flow rate” (2 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Restricted Flow rate2
- Output Problem1
- Pressure Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Pressure Problem
It was reported that "Only used 2 times and stopped working."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50870840 ↗MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Restricted Flow rate
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50854803 ↗MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Restricted Flow rate
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50847056 ↗MalfunctionMay 21, 2026Output Problem
PER THE REPORT, "CUSTOMER CALLED IN PATIENT REPORTED LOW AIR OUPUT AND WOULD LIKE A CREDIT FOR THE UNIT."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25250707 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.