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

Model Number MR850

Device Problem Device Alarm System (1012)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4) we are currently in the process of completing our investigation.We will provide a follow up report upon completion of our investigation.

Event Description

A healthcare facility in saint louis reported that the audible alarms of a mr850 respiratory humidifier were not functioning.There was no reported patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Method: the subject mr850 respiratory humidifier was returned to the fisher & paykel (f&p) healthcare service centre in the usa where it was inspected by a trained f&p healthcare service technician.The unit was performance tested and the speaker was confirmed to be faulty.The pcb was replaced and the subject pcb was received by f&p healthcare new zealand for additional evaluation.Results: performance testing of the subject pcb confirmed that the audible alarm was not functioning.There was no visible damage to the speaker and testing confirmed that the speaker impedance was out of specification.Conclusion: our investigation was unable to determine the cause of the reported speaker fault.The 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.

Event Description

A healthcare facility in saint louis reported that the audible alarm of a mr850 respiratory humidifier was not functioning.There was no reported patient involvement.

• 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: omid taheri ; 17400 laguna canyon road; suite 300; irvine, CA 92618 ; 8007923912
• MDR Report Key: 18585232
• MDR Text Key: 333825598
• Report Number: 9611451-2024-00043
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BTT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K110019
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/27/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: MR850
• Device Catalogue Number: MR850
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/27/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/25/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/13/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/11/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1