Model Number MR850 |
Device Problems
No Audible Alarm (1019); No Audible Prompt/Feedback (2282)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The complaint mr850 respiratory humidifier is currently en route to fisher & paykel healthcare (f&p) 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 healthcare facility in ireland reported via a fisher & paykel healthcare (f&p) representative that the audible alarm of a mr850 respiratory humidifier was found to not be functioning during a routine preventative maintenance check.There was no patient involvement.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Method: the complaint mr850 respiratory humidifier was returned to fisher & paykel healthcare in new zealand for investigation, where it was visually inspected and electrically evaluated.Results: visual inspection of the returned mr850 respiratory humidifier revealed no signs of damage.Electrical resistance testing revealed that the reported fault was due to an open circuit in the speaker coil.Conclusion: we are unable to determine what may have caused the open circuit of the returned mr850 respiratory humidifier.Our mr850 product technical manual contains a maintenance schedule which instructs the user to conduct annual visual checking and performance testing of the mr850 heater base.In addition, the product technical manual also states that "all servicing procedures should be followed by a humidifier test, and an electrical safety test to ensure proper operation".The mr850 is equipped with visual alarm indicators in addition to the audible alarm.
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Event Description
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A healthcare facility in ireland reported via a fisher & paykel healthcare (f&p) representative that the audible alarm of a mr850 respiratory humidifier was found to not be functioning during a routine preventative maintenance check.There was no patient involvement.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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