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OPT312 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); 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 |
04/17/2024
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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 and 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.
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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 opt312 optiflow junior cannula was broken during patient use.There was no patient consequence.
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Event or Problem Description
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A distributor reported on behalf of a healthcare facility in (b)(6) that the tubing of an opt312 optiflow junior cannula was broken during patient use.There was no patient consequence.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The optiflow junior nasal cannula is designed specifically for the delicate anatomical features and flow requirements of neonatal and pediatric patients.It features adhesive pads (wagglepads) to maintain cannula stability on the patient's cheeks, soft-touch nasal prongs, and breathable kink-proof, and crush-resistant flexible tubing.Method: the opt312 optiflow junior nasal cannula was not returned to fisher & paykel healthcare (f&p) for evaluation.Our investigation is based on the information and the picture provided by the customer and our knowledge of our product.Results: visual inspection of the provided picture revealed that the tubing stretched and torn at the swivel grip joint.Conclusion: we are unable to determine the cause of the reported event.Most likely the tube was inadvertently pulled during use.All optiflow junior cannulas are 100% leak and occlusion tested after final assembly and any cannula that fails is discarded.Samples are also taken and pull tested to check the tube tensile strength and the glue joint strength at the cannula/ tube joint, as well as the swivel grip joint.The subject cannula would have met the required specifications at the time of production.The user instructions illustrate in pictorial format the correct set-up and proper use of the optiflow junior 2 nasal cannula.They also state the following: appropriate patient monitoring (e.G.Oxygen saturation) must be used at all times.Failure to monitor the patient (e.G.In the event of an interruption to gas flow) may result in serious harm or death.Do not wrap, insulate, stretch or crush the tubing as this may impair the performance of this product or compromise safety including potentially causing patient harm).Ensure all connections are secure during use.Check the cannula is undamaged and that the flow path is maintained.Under excessive load, the cannula may disconnect to prevent forces from being transferred to the patient.Ensure the patient does not lie on the tubing as this may apply pressure to the patient's ears or face.Failure to apply and use this product within the directions, transport, storage and operating conditions specified in the labelling and user instructions may impair the performance of this product or compromise safety (including potentially causing serious patient harm.
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