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

Model Number MR850

Device Problem Defective Alarm (1014)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Method: the complaint mr850 respiratory humidifier was returned to the fisher & paykel healthcare service center in california where it was inspected by a trained f&p service technician.The unit was serviced and performance tested.Our investigation is based on the information provided by the f&p service technician.Results: performance testing of the complaint mr850 respiratory humidifier revealed that the audible alarm was not functioning.The unit was repaired and returned to the customer after passing functional and electrical safety tests.Conclusion: we are unable to determine the cause of the reported event.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.

Event Description

A healthcare facility in new york reported an issue of a mr850 respiratory humidifier.Upon service of the device at the regional office in california, it was identified that the audible alarm was not functioning.There was no 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: 18744761
• MDR Text Key: 336763780
• Report Number: 9611451-2024-00140
• 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: User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/06/2024

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
• Device Lot Number: 061103
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/06/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/20/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/03/2006
• 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