MAUDE Adverse Event Report: FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LTD FISHER AND PAYKEL HEALTHCARE; NASAL CANNULA

Model Number	OPT318
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/03/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Section d4: serial number intentionally left blank as the information is not applicable.We have requested the return of the complaint opt318 optiflow junior infant nasal cannula for investigation.We will provide a follow up report upon completion of our investigation.
Event or Problem Description
A healthcare facility in brazil reported that an opt318 optiflow junior infant nasal cannula was broken during patient use.There was no patient consequence.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Method: the opt318 optiflow junior nasal cannula was not returned to fisher & paykel healthcare (f&p) for evaluation.Our investigation is thus based on the information and photographs provided by the customer and our knowledge of our product.Results: visual inspection of the photographs provided by the customer revealed that the tubing of an opt318 optiflow junior nasal cannula was detached at the swivel tube joint.Conclusion: without the complaint device, we are unable to determine the cause of the reported fault.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 (wigglepads) to maintain cannula stability on the patient's cheeks, soft-touch nasal prongs and breathable kink-proof and crush-resistant flexible tubing.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 opt318 optiflow junior nasal cannula would have met the required specifications at the time of release.The user instructions illustrate in pictorial format the correct set-up and proper use of the optiflow junior 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 being transferred to the patient.
Event or Problem Description
A healthcare facility in brazil reported that an opt318 optiflow junior infant nasal cannula was broken during patient use.There was no patient consequence.

• Brand Name: FISHER AND PAYKEL HEALTHCARE
• Common Device Name: NASAL CANNULA
• 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 vargas banuelos ; 17400 laguna canyon road; suite 300; irvine, CA 92618 ; 9494341005
• MDR Report Key: 20355954
• Report Number: 9611451-2024-00694
• Device Sequence Number: 15256246
• Product Code: BTT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 09420012432308
• UDI-Public: (01)09420012432308(10)2102581127(11)230413(17)260413
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K162553
• 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
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/04/2024

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 Expiration Date: 04/13/2026
• Device Model Number: OPT318
• Device Catalogue Number: OPT318
• Device Lot Number: 2102581127
• 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: 09/04/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/26/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/02/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/08/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/13/2023
• 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