MAUDE Adverse Event Report: FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LTD RESPIRATORY HUMIDIFIER; BTT

Model Number MR850

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Death (1802)

Event Date 11/16/2019

Event Type  Death  

Manufacturer Narrative

Ps326514.Method: the complaint mr850 humidifier was received at fisher & paykel healthcare (b)(6) along with the heater wire adaptor and the temperature probe.The returned humidifier and accessories were visually inspected for defects and functionally tested.Results: the functional testing of the returned devices revealed that the devices were within specification and no fault was found during the evaluation.The returned humidifier also passed the insulation and earth resistance test.All the retuned devices were connected and subjected to an extensive soak test which also confirmed no fault with the device.Conclusion: the complaint mr850 humidifier was found to operate normally and within specification during the performance check.We note that in this event, the humidifier was operating within the normal temperature range.The humidifier is used to warm and humidify gases delivered to patients requiring mechanical ventilation, positive pressure breathing assistance or medical gases.The humidifier features an audible and visual alarm which alerts the user if the displayed temperature exceeds 41 degree celsius and immediately disables the heater-wire and the heater-plate.The humidifier also features a thermal cut-out on the heater plate which limits the maximum temperature of the gas entering the system.The humidifier has also been designed so that in the event of a failure, the unit will shut down in a safe state and warn the user that a fault has occurred.It is being done by monitoring the correct operation of its critical circuits.If a fault is detected, the mr850 will report the incident by giving an error code and/or alarming visually and audibly.Based on the investigation conducted and the information reported by the hospital, we conclude that the complaint mr850 respiratory humidifier did not cause or contribute to the reported event.

Event Description

A distributor on behalf of a healthcare facility in (b)(4) reported, via a fisher & paykel healthcare (f&p) field representative, that a pre-term infant deceased whilst on an mr850 respiratory humidifier (humidifier) along with a ventilator.The infant, who had a low birth weight, 1.8 kg, was suffering from respiratory distress syndrome due to hyaline membrane disease for which he received surfactant and ventilation.It was reported that the humidifier was displaying the temperature of 40.1 degrees and it was not alarming at that time.It was reported that the infant suffered a sudden tachycardia and had a reading of axillary temperature (using an external thermometer) greater than 42.9 degrees celsius.Emergency corrective treatment was performed including changing the humidifier and the infant's temperatures gradually corrected thereafter.However, the infant rapidly became unstable and deteriorated which triggered the medical intervention that included ventilation, inotropic support and an emergency blood transfusion as a response to a pulmonary hemorrhage that was developed in the infant.Despite resuscitation attempts, the infant deteriorated and deceased.

• Brand Name: RESPIRATORY HUMIDIFIER
• 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 dr.; suite 100; irvine, CA 92618 ; 9494534000
• MDR Report Key: 9494376
• MDR Text Key: 171955492
• Report Number: 9611451-2019-01215
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BTT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 09420012407207
• UDI-Public: (01)09420012407207(10)2100230891(11)170601
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SF
• PMA/PMN Number: K073706
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,distri
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/19/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/19/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: MR850
• Device Catalogue Number: MR850
• Device Lot Number: 2100230891
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/06/2019
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/19/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/01/2017
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: DRAEGER BREATHING CIRCUITS; DRAEGER EVITA V300 CPAP VENTILATOR
• Patient Outcome(s): Death
• Patient Age: 6 DA
• Patient Weight: 2