MAUDE Adverse Event Report: FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LIMITED VENTED AUTOFEED HUMIDIFICATION CHAMBER; AUTOFEED CHAMBER

Model Number MR290V

Device Problems Crack (1135); Device Damaged Prior to Use (2284)

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

Event Date 01/20/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The complaint mr290v vented autofeed humidification chamber is currently en route to fisher & paykel healthcare (f&p) for evaluation.We will provide a follow up report upon completion of investigation.

Event Description

A distributor reported on behalf of a healthcare facility in (b)(6) via a fisher and paykel healthcare (f&p) field representative, that a mr290v vented autofeed humidification chamber was found cracked prior patient use.There was no patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Method: the complaint mr290v vented autofeed humidification chamber was returned to fisher & paykel healthcare (f&p) in new zealand where it was visually inspected.Results: visual inspection of the returned mr290 chamber revealed vertical crack lines and stress marks were observed on the chamber dome.Conclusion: we are unable to determine the cause of the reported event.However, our investigation indicates that the damage was most likely due to transport damage.Every mr290 chamber is pressure tested following the manufacturing process to check for any leaks present in the chamber due to cracks and other causes.Any chamber which fails this test is rejected.In addition, the pressure test is followed by a visual inspection of each chamber.No cracks in the chamber dome are acceptable.Any chamber that fails this inspection is rejected.The subject mr290 chamber would have met the required specification at the time of production.Our user instructions that accompany the mr290hfv vented autofeed humidification chamber state the following: "do not soak, wash, sterilize, or reuse this product.Avoid contact with chemicals, cleaning agents, or hand sanitizers."."perform a pressure and leak test on the breathing system and check for occlusions before connecting to a patient."."ensure appropriate ventilator and flow source alarms are set before connecting breathing set to patient."."use of the mr290 above the maximum operating pressure may lead to cracking, water leakage and, on rare occasions could lead to a loss of ventilation pressure.".

Event Description

A distributor reported on behalf of a healthcare facility in japan via a fisher and paykel healthcare (f&p) field representative, that a mr290v vented autofeed humidification chamber was found cracked prior patient use.There was no patient involvement.

• Brand Name: VENTED AUTOFEED HUMIDIFICATION CHAMBER
• Type of Device: AUTOFEED CHAMBER
• Manufacturer (Section D): FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LIMITED; 15 maurice paykel place; east tamaki; auckland, 2013 ; NZ 2013
• Manufacturer (Section G): FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LIMITED; 15 maurice paykel place; east tamaki; auckland, 2013 ; NZ 2013
• Manufacturer Contact: faranak gomarooni ; 173 technology dr.; suite 100; irvine, CA 92618 ; 9494534000
• MDR Report Key: 13766570
• MDR Text Key: 291635557
• Report Number: 9611451-2022-00240
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BTT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K934140
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/04/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/15/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: MR290V
• Device Catalogue Number: MR290V
• Device Lot Number: 210625
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/12/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/25/2021
• 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