MAUDE Adverse Event Report: FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LTD AIRVO2 HUMIDIFIER

Model Number PT101

Device Problem No Audible Alarm (1019)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Method: the complaint airvo humidifier was returned to fisher & paykel healthcare in (b)(4) and was visually inspected and electrically tested.Results: during testing the airvo turned on and functioned, however no audible alarm was heard.The fault was traced to a faulty speaker and electrical resistance testing showed that the speaker's resistance was open circuit.Conclusion: as part of our ongoing product improvement initiatives, we have implemented a soak test for 100% testing of the speaker harness on the airvo production line, which identifies and discards any faulty speakers prior to assembly into the airvo.Additionally a new speaker unit has more recently been sourced from a different supplier.The subject airvo was manufactured prior to implementation of these measures.The airvo user manual states that the "airvo is for the treatment of spontaneously breathing patients who would benefit from receiving high-flow, warmed and humidified respiratory gases." and that " the unit is not intended for life support." the user manual warns the user: - prior to each patient use, ensure that the auditory alarm signal is audible by conducting the alarm system functionality check described in the alarms section.The alarm system functionality check instructs the user on how to check the alarm and states that "if either alarm signal is absent, do not use the unit.Contact your fisher & paykel healthcare representative.".

Event Description

A hospital in (b)(4) reported a fault with a pt101 airvo 2 humidifier.Upon assessing the device it was found that the audible alarm was not working.There was no patient involvement.

• Brand Name: AIRVO2 HUMIDIFIER
• Type of Device: AIRVO2 HUMIDIFIER
• Manufacturer (Section D): FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LTD; 15 maurice paykel place; east tamaki; auckland, 2013 ; NZ 2013
• Manufacturer (Section G): FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LTD; 15 maurice paykel place; east tamaki; auckland, 2013 ; NZ 2013
• Manufacturer Contact: sharon kuruvilla ; 173 technology drive; suite 100; irvine, CA 92618 ; 9494534000
• MDR Report Key: 7115967
• MDR Text Key: 95080782
• Report Number: 9611451-2017-01176
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BTT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K131895
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional,u
• Reporter Occupation: Hospital Service Technician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/18/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/13/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: PT101
• Device Catalogue Number: PT101
• Device Lot Number: 120822
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/05/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/17/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/22/2012
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1