Model Number RT100 |
Device Problem
Material Deformation (2976)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 03/02/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The complaint rt100 adult breathing circuit is currently en route to fisher & paykel healthcare (f&p) for evaluation.We will provide a follow up report upon completion of investigation.
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Event Description
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A distributor reported on behalf of a healthcare facility in (b)(6), via a fisher & paykel (f&p) field representative that the dryline connector of a rt100 adult breathing circuit was found to be deformed.There was no patient involvement.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The subject device is not sold in the usa but it is similar to a product which is sold in the usa.The 510(k) for that product is k983112.Method: two complaint rt100 adult breathing circuits were returned to fisher & paykel healthcare (f&p) in new zealand for investigation, where it was visually inspected.Results: visual inspection revealed that one of the two returned complaint devices' connector was found to be deformed.Conclusion: we are unable to determine the cause of the deformed connector.All rt100 adult breathing circuits are visually inspected and pressure and flow tested during production, and those that fail are rejected.The subject adult breathing circuit would have met the required specifications at the time of production.Our user instructions that accompany the rt100 adult breathing circuit state the following: "check all connections are tight before use." "perform a pressure and leak test on the breathing system and check for occlusions before connecting to a patient." "set appropriate ventilator alarms.".
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Event Description
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A distributor reported on behalf of a healthcare facility in japan, via a fisher & paykel (f&p) field representative that the dryline connector of two rt100 adult breathing circuit were found to be deformed.There was no patient involvement.
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