| Model Number |
RT266 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Gas/Air Leak (2946)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/22/2024
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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 & paykel (f&p) healthcare 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 an rt266 infant ventilator circuit dual heated with mr290 autofeed chamber failed the ventilator leak test during setup and prior to patient use.There was no patient involvement.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Method: the subject rt266 infant dual heated evaqua2 breathing circuit and additional information was requested to be provided to fisher & paykel (f&p) healthcare new zealand for evaluation.Results: the subject device was not returned to f&p healthcare for evaluation as it had been destroyed by the healthcare facility.Conclusion: based on the information provided by the healthcare facility and without the return of the subject device, we are unable to confirm or determine the cause of the reported issue.All rt266 infant dual heated evaqua2 breathing circuit are visually inspected, and pressure and flow tested during production, and those that fail are rejected.The subject breathing circuit would have met the required specifications at the time of production.The user instructions that accompany the rt266 infant dual heated evaqua2 breathing circuit show in pictorial format the correct set-up of the circuit and also states the following: - check all connections are tight before use.- visually inspect breathing sets for damage (e.G.Crushed tube or cracked connector) before use and replace if damaged.- perform a pressure and leak test on the breathing system and check for occlusions before connecting to a patient.- ensure appropriate ventilator or flow source alarms are set before connecting breathing set to patient.- appropriate patient monitoring (e.G.Oxygen saturation) must be used at all times.
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Event or Problem Description
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A distributor reported on behalf of a healthcare facility in china that an rt266 infant ventilator circuit dual heated with mr290 autofeed chamber failed the ventilator leak test during setup and prior to patient use.There was no reported patient harm.
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