| Model Number |
PT100 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
No Audible Alarm (1019)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/08/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Method: the complaint pt100 myairvo 2 humidifier was not returned to fisher & paykel healthcare (f&p) for evaluation.Our investigation is based on the information provided by the customer and our knowledge of the product.Results: the customer stated that that the audible alarm of the pt100 myairvo 2 humidifier was not functioning.Conclusion: we are unable to determine the cause of the failure mode in this instance.A change to the control board has since been implemented to improve the speaker's performance.It should be noted that the myairvo 2 is equipped with both audible and visual alarms.The myairvo 2 humidifier user manual states that the "myairvo 2 is for the treatment of spontaneously breathing patients who would benefit from receiving high-flow, warmed and humidified respiratory gases" and that "the unit is not intended for life support." the user manual warns the user: prior to each patient use, ensure that the auditory alarm signal is audible by conducting the alarm system functionality check described in the alarms section.The alarm system functionality check instructs the user on how to test the alarm and states that "if either alarm signal is absent, do not use the unit.Contact your fisher & paykel healthcare representative.".
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Event or Problem Description
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A healthcare facility in (b)(6) reported that the audible alarm of a pt100 myairvo 2 humidifier was not functioning.There was no patient involvement.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Method: the complaint pt100 myairvo 2 humidifier was not returned to fisher & paykel healthcare (f&p) for evaluation.Our investigation is based on the information provided by the customer and our knowledge of the product.Results: the customer stated that that the audible alarm of the pt100 myairvo 2 humidifier was not functioning.Conclusion: we are unable to determine the cause of the failure mode in this instance.A change to the control board has since been implemented to improve the speaker's performance.It should be noted that the myairvo 2 is equipped with both audible and visual alarms.The myairvo 2 humidifier user manual states that the "myairvo 2 is for the treatment of spontaneously breathing patients who would benefit from receiving high-flow, warmed and humidified respiratory gases" and that "the unit is not intended for life support." the user manual warns the user: prior to each patient use, ensure that the auditory alarm signal is audible by conducting the alarm system functionality check described in the alarms section.The alarm system functionality check instructs the user on how to test the alarm and states that "if either alarm signal is absent, do not use the unit.Contact your fisher & paykel healthcare representative.".
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Event or Problem Description
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A healthcare facility in (b)(6) reported that the audible alarm of a pt100 myairvo 2 humidifier was not functioning.There was no patient involvement.
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