MAUDE Adverse Event Report: FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LTD OPTIFLOW JUNIOR CANNULA; CAT

Model Number	OPT316
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/15/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Fisher & paykel healthcare (f&p) has requested for the complaint device to be returned for evaluation.We will provide a follow up report upon completion of our investigation.
Event or Problem Description
A distributor reported on behalf of a healthcare facility in china that an opt316 optiflow junior nasal cannula was found damaged.There was no patient involvement as the issue was found whilst the device was not in use on a patient.
Event or Problem Description
A distributor reported on behalf of a healthcare facility in china that an opt316 optiflow junior nasal cannula was found damaged.There was no patient involvement as the issue was found whilst the device was not in use on a patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Corection: g1.Method: the complaint opt316 optiflow junior nasal cannula was not returned to fisher & paykel healthcare (f&p) for evaluation as it was discarded.Our investigation is based on the photographs and description of events provided by the distributor, previous investigations of similar complaints and our knowledge of the product.Results: visual inspection of the provided photographs were unable to confirm the reported damage due to poor image resolution.We were unable to request additional clear photographs as the device had already been discarded.Conclusion: without the return of the complaint device, our investigation was unable to determine the exact cause of the reported damage.All optiflow junior cannula are 100% leak and occlusion tested after final assembly and any cannula that fails is discarded.In addition, samples are taken hourly from each run and pull tested to check glue joint strength at the cannula/tube joint, as well as the swivel grip joint, if there are any failures the entire batch is put aside for further investigation.The subject opt316 optiflow junior nasal cannula would have met the required specifications at the time of release.The user instructions which accompany the opt316 optiflow junior nasal cannula show in pictorial format the correct placement and fitting of the cannula, and provide the following warnings: - "ensure that all connections are secure during use.Check cannula is undamaged and that the flow path is maintained.Under excessive load, the cannula may disconnect to prevent forces being transferred to the patient." - "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.".

• Brand Name: OPTIFLOW JUNIOR CANNULA
• Common Device Name: CAT
• 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: diego banuelos ; 17400 laguna canyon road; suite 300; irvine, CA 92618 ; 9494341005
• MDR Report Key: 18891666
• Report Number: 9611451-2024-00199
• Device Sequence Number: 17680371
• Product Code: CAT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 09420012432292
• UDI-Public: (01)09420012432292(10)2101868751(11)211028
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/19/2024

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: OPT316
• Device Catalogue Number: OPT316
• Device Lot Number: 2101868751
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/19/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/21/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/12/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/16/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/28/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown