| Model Number |
OPT970 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/14/2022
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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).Fisher & paykel healthcare (f&p) is currently in the process of completing our investigation.We will provide a follow up report upon completion of our investigation.Product background: the opt970 optiflow + tracheostomy direct connection is a patient interface used for delivery of humidified respiratory gases directly into the patient's tracheostomy.The interface is held in place by a lanyard to support the weight of the circuit and prevent the tubing being dislodged from the patient's tracheostomy.
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Event or Problem Description
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A distributor reported on behalf of a healthcare facility in china that the tubing of an opt970 optiflow + tracheostomy direct connection was found damaged before use.There was no patient involvement as the issue was found whilst the device was not in use on a patient.
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Event or Problem Description
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A distributor reported on behalf of a healthcare facility in china that the tubing of an opt970 optiflow + tracheostomy direct connection was found damaged before use.There was no patient involvement as the issue was found whilst the device was not in use on a patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Product background: the opt970 optiflow + tracheostomy direct connection is a patient interface used for delivery of humidified respiratory gases directly into the patient's tracheostomy.The interface is held in place by a lanyard to support the weight of the circuit and prevent the tubing being dislodged from the patient's tracheostomy.Method: the complaint opt970 optiflow + tracheostomy direct connection was received at fisher & paykel healthcare (f&p) in new zealand for investigation, where it was visually inspected.Results: visual inspection of the opt970 optiflow + tracheostomy direct connection revealed the tubing was torn near the tracheostomy connector.Several sections of the tubing were found stretched which indicates the damage was consistent with an external force being applied to the tubing.Conclusion: our investigation was unable to determine the cause of the observed damage to the opt970 optiflow + tracheostomy direct connection.Based on our knowledge of the product, the reported damage is likely to have been caused by the tubing being subjected to excessive force during use.Fisher and paykel healthcare's manufacturing controls for the optiflow + tubing include inspections during production for visual defects including cracks, tears, moulding defects, contamination, inclusions, discoloration and stretching or deformation.The subject opt970 optiflow + tracheostomy direct connection would have met the required specifications.The user instructions which accompany the opt970 optiflow + tracheostomy direct connection show in pictorial format the correct placement and fitting of the device.The user instructions also state the following: "to ensure loading and movement on tracheostomy tube is kept to a minimum, make sure the lanyard is secured properly." "appropriate patient monitoring must be used at all times.Failure to monitor the patient may result in loss of therapy, serious injury or death." "do not crush or stretch tube, to prevent loss of therapy." "failure to use the set-up described above can compromise performance and affect patient safety.".
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