Model Number RT204 |
Device Problem
Gas/Air Leak (2946)
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Patient Problem
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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Event Date 06/10/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The rt204 adult breathing circuit is not sold in the usa but it is simliar to a product which is sold in the usa.The 510(k) for that product is k983112.The complaint rt204 breathing circuit is currently en route to fisher & paykel healthcare in (b)(4) for evaluation.We will provide a follow up report upon completion of our investigation.
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Event Description
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A hospital in (b)(6) reported via our distributor that an rt204 adult breathing circuit was leaking.This was found prior to patient use.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The rt204 adult breathing circuit 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.Due to middle east respiratory syndrome (mers) cases in (b)(6) and the potential risk of infection,the complaint rt204 breathing circuit was not returned to fisher & paykel healthcare in (b)(6) for investigation.It was destroyed in (b)(6).Our analysis is accordingly based on the information provided by the hospital staff and a photograph of the circuit.Without the complaint device, we were unable to determine definitively the root cause of the fault reported by the hospital staff.Inspection of the photograph provided did not reveal any defect or damage to the circuit.Based on the results of our previous investigations on similar complaints, the reported leak is most likely due to a loose connection.All rt204 breathing circuits are visually inspected and pressure tested for leaks before release for distribution.Any breathing circuit which fails any of these tests is discarded.The subject breathing circuit would have met the required specification at the time of production.Our user instructions that accompany the rt204 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 alarm.
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Event Description
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A hospital in (b)(6) reported via our distributor that an rt204 adult breathing circuit was leaking.This was found prior to patient use.
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