MAUDE Adverse Event Report: FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LTD OPTIFLOW + ADULT NASAL CANNULA; BTT

Model Number OPT944

Device Problems Device Damaged Prior to Use (2284); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 12/31/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).We are currently in the process of completing our investigation.We will provide a follow up report upon completion of the investigation.

Event Description

A distributor reported on behalf of a healthcare facility in (b)(6) via a fisher & paykel healthcare (f&p) field representative, that the tubing of a opt944 optiflow + adult nasal cannula was found damaged before use.There was no patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The opt944 optiflow + adult nasal cannula is an interface used to deliver humidified oxygen to patients and consists of a lightweight delivery tube connected to a rigid plastic base and soft nasal prongs (nasal interface).This allows the device to be light weight and durable.The interface is held in place by a head strap and features a head strap clip which works in tandem with the tubing clip (attaches to the patient's clothing/bedding) to support the weight of the circuit and prevent the cannula being dislodged.Method: the complaint opt944 optiflow + adult nasal cannula was not returned to fisher & paykel healthcare (f&p) for evaluation.Our investigation is based on the information and photograph provided by the customer and our knowledge of the product.Results: visual inspection of the provided photograph revealed that the tubing was found to be stretched and torn.Conclusion: our investigation was unable to determine the cause of the observed damage to the returned opt944 optiflow + adult nasal cannula.Based on our knowledge of the product, and our observation that parts of the tubing appeared to have been stretched, the reported damage is likely to have been caused by the tubing being subjected to excessive force.Manufacturing controls include inspections during production for visual defects including cracks, tears, inclusions, discoloration and stretching or deformation.Any product that fails the visual inspection is disposed of.The subject opt944 optiflow + adult nasal cannula would have met the required specifications.The user instructions which accompany the opt944 optiflow + adult nasal cannula show in pictorial format the correct placement and fitting of the cannula, including ensuring the headstrap clip and the tubing clip are appropriately attached.The user instructions also warn: - "ensure head strap clip is attached, to prevent cannula from being pulled out of the nares." - "cannula can become unattached if not used with the head strap clip." - "attach tubing clip to clothing/bedding to prevent cannula from pulling off face." - "appropriate patient monitoring must be used at all times.Failure to monitor the patient may result in loss of therapy, serious injury or death." - "do not crush or stretch tube, to prevent loss of therapy." - "failure to use the set-up described above can compromise performance and affect patient safety.".

Event Description

A distributor reported on behalf of a healthcare facility in china, via a fisher & paykel healthcare (f&p) field representative, that the tubing of a opt944 optiflow + adult nasal cannula was damaged.There was no patient involvement.

• Brand Name: OPTIFLOW + ADULT NASAL CANNULA
• Type of Device: BTT
• 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: faranak gomarooni ; 173 technology drive; suite 100; irvine, CA 92618 ; 9494534000
• MDR Report Key: 13338463
• MDR Text Key: 286557355
• Report Number: 9611451-2022-00090
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BTT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 09420012429117
• UDI-Public: (01)09420012429117(10)2101699707(11)210630
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K162553
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/05/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/24/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: OPT944
• Device Catalogue Number: OPT944
• Device Lot Number: 2101699707
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/20/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/30/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1