Device Problems
Break (1069); Material Separation (1562)
Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Event Date 08/12/2021
Event Type
malfunction
Manufacturer Narrative
Device evaluation: one hme filter was returned.As a result of observing the hmef (humidification attachment), it was confirmed that the hme filter housing is detached.The reported event was confirmed.It was determined that the event was caused by the manufacturing of the supplier.A sample was sent to the manufacturer to investigate the event.Review of manufacturing records, found no discrepancies or anomalies.
Event Description
It was reported that during the pre-use check, the hme (humidification attachment) filter was found broken.No patient injury was reported.