| Model Number |
RT041M |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/08/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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A healthcare facility in germany reported via a fisher and paykel healthcare (f&p) field representative, that the seal of a rt041m full face mask disconnected from the mask frame.There was no patient involvement.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The complaint rt041m full face mask is currently en route to fisher & paykel healthcare (f&p) for evaluation.We will provide a follow up report upon completion of investigation.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Method: the complaint rt041m non-vented hospital full face mask was returned to fisher & paykel healthcare (f&p) for evaluation, where it was visually inspected.Results: visual inspection of the returned complaint mask revealed that the seal was partly separated from the mask base.It was further observed that a continuous bead of glue were found around the mask seal.Marks from the base in the glue on the detached part of the seal indicate that it was correctly inserted.Conclusion: we were unable to determine the root cause of the observed separation.Visual inspection indicated that the mask was assembled and glued properly.This suggests that the separation occurred post production.The rt041m full face mask features a mask base, seal, and headgear.The mask seal is inserted into the mask base and is secured with glue.Each assembled mask seal is inspected to ensure it is correctly inserted and there are no unacceptable gaps between the seal and the base.Samples are taken and the mask seals are pulled apart after 24 hours to ensure they meet or exceed the required detachment force before the assembled product can be released.Our user instructions illustrate in pictorial format the correct set-up and proper use of the rt041m non-vented hospital full face mask.It also states the following: - "operating pressure range: 5 - 25 cmh2o."; - "this mask may only be used in a hospital or clinical setting where the patient is adequately monitored by trained medical staff.Failure to monitor the patient may result in loss of therapy, serious injury or death.";l - "in the case of therapy device failure, the use of this mask requires the same level of attention and assistance as in the use of a tracheal tube.".
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Event or Problem Description
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A healthcare facility in germany reported via a fisher and paykel healthcare (f&p) field representative, that the seal of a rt041m full face mask disconnected from the mask frame.There was no patient involvement.
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