MAUDE Adverse Event Report: FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LTD ADULT DUAL HEATED EVAQUA2 BREATHING CIRCUIT; BZE

Model Number RT380

Device Problems Break (1069); Gas/Air Leak (2946); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)

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

Event Date 07/13/2022

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 distributor reported on behalf of a healthcare facility in china that the tubing of a rt380 adult dual heated evaqua2 breathing circuit was found damaged.There was no patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Method: the complaint rt380 evaqua 2 adult breathing circuit was not returned to fisher & paykel healthcare (f&p) for evaluation.Our investigation is thus based on the information and photograph provided by the customer, and our knowledge of the product.Results: visual inspection of the provided photograph revealed a cut in the expiratory limb.Conclusion: without the complaint device, we are unable to determine the root cause of the reported event.However, the damage appeared to be the result of the tube being cut with a sharp object.All rt380 adult evaqua2 breathing circuits are visually inspected and pressure and flow tested during production, and those that fail are rejected.The subject adult breathing circuit would have met the required specifications at the time of production.Our user instructions that accompany the rt380 adult evaqua2 breathing circuit state the following: - "do not soak, wash, sterilize or reuse this product.Avoid contact with chemicals, cleaning agents or hand sanitizers." - "perform a pressure and leak test on the breathing system and check for occlusions before connecting to a patient." - "ensure appropriate ventilator or flow source alarms are set before connecting breathing set to patient." - "visually inspect breathing sets for damage before use and replace if damaged.".

Event Description

A distributor reported on behalf of a healthcare facility in china that the tubing of a rt380 adult dual heated evaqua2 breathing circuit was found damaged.There was no patient involvement.

• Brand Name: ADULT DUAL HEATED EVAQUA2 BREATHING CIRCUIT
• Type of Device: BZE
• 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 ; 17400 laguna canyon road; suite 300; irvine, CA 92618 ; 9494534000
• MDR Report Key: 15048920
• MDR Text Key: 297153257
• Report Number: 9611451-2022-00647
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BZE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 09420012429728
• UDI-Public: (01)09420012429728(10)2101917620(11)211125
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K103767
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,User Facility,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/15/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/18/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: RT380
• Device Catalogue Number: RT380
• Device Lot Number: 2101917620
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/31/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/25/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1