(b)(4).Fisher & paykel healthcare (f&p) is currently in the process of completing our investigation.We will provide a follow up report upon completion of our investigation.The opt1046 optiflow 3s nasal cannula is a nasal cannula patient interface for delivery of humidified respiratory gases, including those who are receiving nasal high flow therapy (nhf).The cannula 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 optiflow 3s nasal cannula features side swapping capability, allowing the tubing to be positioned on either side of the patient.The interface is held in place by a head strap and features a cannula tube clip which works in tandem with the blue tubing clip (attaches to the patient's clothing/bedding) to support the weight of the circuit and prevent the cannula being dislodged.Optiflow 3s interfaces are designed for use with the airvo series humidifiers and are also compatible with the f&p mr850 and 950 humidification system devices.Optiflow 3s interfaces are intended for use with spontaneously breathing patients who would benefit from receiving high flow warmed and humidified respiratory gases.Optiflow 3s interfaces are not intended for life support and appropriate patient monitoring must be used at all times.This report is related to 3 other events reported by the healthcare facility: - mfr: 9611451-2024-00132, f&p ref: (b)(4).- mfr: 9611451-2024-00133, f&p ref: (b)(4).- mfr: 9611451-2024-00134, f&p ref: (b)(4).
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A healthcare facility in (b)(6) reported via a fisher and paykel healthcare (f&p) field representative that the tubing connection of an opt1046 optilfow 3s nasal cannula had disconnected from the patient interface during use.The f&p field representative observed that the healthcare facility was not using the tube clip.It was reported by the healthcare facility that the patient, who had covid-19, was having hard work breathing at the time of event.There was no further patient consequences reported.
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