Medline HCSPUPPYRecalls & reported problems
Medline Industries, Inc. · COMPRESSOR,NEBULIZER, CHARACTER, PUPPY · Class 2
Quick summary
This Medline puppy nebulizer compressor is a portable air compressor for nebulizer treatments. Reports mostly describe weak, blocked or no airflow that makes treatments take much longer, along with unusual noise, and mention cough and breathing difficulty in a few cases. There are 23 reports naming its identifier, with no deaths and 2 injuries, and no recalls name this device. There were 19 reports in the recent period compared with 2 in the prior period.
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- Adverse event reports
- 15
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 15 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888277678166), received between Jan 11, 2024 and Sep 29, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 13 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Infusion or Flow Problem” (7 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
- Infusion or Flow Problem7
- Restricted Flow rate2
- Break1
- Failure to Deliver1
- Increase in Pressure1
- Mechanical Problem1
- No Pressure1
- Noise, Audible1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions13
- Cough2
- Bronchitis1
- Dyspnea1
Recent adverse event reports
The 15 most recent of 15 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 29, 2026No Pressure
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50933368 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Failure to Deliver; Temperature Problem
It was reported that "The attached neb is getting too hot and not dispensing medicine."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50931510 ↗MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Infusion or Flow Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50917226 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Break
It was reported that "ITEM IS BROKEN" and "TOP OF PRODUCT IS BROKEN ADN CAN NOT PUT MED INSIDE."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50899025 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Infusion or Flow Problem
It was reported that "The item is no longer misting. She states the item is turning on though."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50898871 ↗MalfunctionSep 18, 2026Restricted Flow rate; Mechanical Problem; Increase in Pressure
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50821148 ↗MalfunctionSep 17, 2026Output below Specifications; Noise, Audible
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50809806 ↗MalfunctionMay 5, 2026Infusion or Flow Problem
PER CUSTOMER, "WE ARE REQUESTING A CREDIT (NOT REPLACEMENT) FOR 1 DEFECTIVE NEB. ITEM #HCSPUPPY FROM LOT 6462110. SERIAL # (B)(6). THIS UNIT WILL NOT STAY POWERED ON. FD6369767."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25082883 ↗MalfunctionMar 11, 2026Restricted Flow rate
ACCORDING TO THE CUSTOMER CONTACT, "NEBULIZER TAKES AN HOUR TO MIST AND TO GET THROUGH A TREATMENT FOR HER YOUNG CHILD." THE CUSTOMER CONTACT STATED HER DAUGHTER "MISSED TREATMENT" AS A RESULT OF THE NEBULIZER "NOT PROPERLY MISTING."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24575354 ↗MalfunctionFeb 6, 2026Infusion or Flow Problem
ACCORDING TO THE CUSTOMER ON 01/04/2026, THE "MACHINE TURNS ON BUT IS NO LONGER MISTING."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24280798 ↗MalfunctionNov 7, 2025Pressure Problem; Pressure Problem
DEVICE NOT DISPENSING MEDICATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23496460 ↗MalfunctionMar 3, 2025Infusion or Flow Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem
MACHINE "NOT PUTTING OUT ANY MIST".
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21509632 ↗InjuryDec 10, 2024Infusion or Flow Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem
ACCORDING TO THE CUSTOMER, "A FEW WEEKS AGO" THE NEBULIZER STARTED TURNING ON BUT NOT DISPENSING THE "ALBUTEROL" MEDICATION TO HER SON.
Patient problems: Bronchitis; Cough; Dyspnea
MAUDE report 20892956 ↗InjuryJul 24, 2024Infusion or Flow Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem
ACCORDING TO THE CUSTOMER, ON (B)(6) 2024 THE NEBULIZER "STOPPED MISTING" THE "ALBUTEROL" MEDICATION CAUSING HER DAUGHTER TO DEVELOP A "CONGESTIVE COUGH".
Patient problems: Cough
MAUDE report 19822385 ↗MalfunctionJan 11, 2024Smoking; Smoking
"SMOKING" WHEN TURNED ON
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18498189 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.