MAUDE Adverse Event Report: FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LTD FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE; TEMPERATURE PROBE

Model Number	900MR869
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
A healthcare facility in pennsylvania reported that a temperature probe was found dislodging from the breathing circuit.There was no reported patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(6).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.
Event or Problem Description
A healthcare facility in pennsylvania reported that a 900mr869 temperature/flow probe was dislodging from the patient-end temperature probe port of an rt266 infant dual-heated evaqua2 breathing circuit.The issue was reportedly resolved when the 900mr869 temperature/flow probe was replaced with a new one.There was no reported patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Method: the subject 900mr869 temperature/flow probe and additional information about the reported event were requested to be provided to fisher & paykel (f&p) healthcare new zealand for evaluation.Results: the healthcare facility reported that the subject 900mr869 temperature/flow probe was not available for return as it had been discarded by the healthcare facility.A review of the manufacturing records for the reported 900mr869 temperature/flow probe lot batch was completed and confirmed that the patient-end temperature/flow probe part was made to dimensional specifications.Further review of the rt266 infant dual-heated evaqua2 breathing circuit's manufacturing records was not able to be performed as the lot information was not provided.Conclusion: based on the information provided by the customer, our investigation, and review of the manufacturing records, we are unable to determine the root cause of the reported issue.However, as part of our post market surveillance processes, f&p healthcare will continue to monitor post market surveillance data and review internal design and manufacturing data related to the 900mr869 temperature/flow probe being loose or dislodging from breathing circuits.As part of design validation and verification activities, all f&p healthcare products are tested to ensure they meet documented product requirements and specifications.At the end of the final assembly process, all 900mr869 temperature/flow probes are 100% tested as follows: - functional testing of temperature/flow probe - visual inspections for any visible defects and contamination - resistance testing at the end of the final assembly process, all rt266 infant dual-heated evaqua2 breathing circuits are 100% tested as follows: - functional testing for leak - visual inspections for any visible defects and contamination - resistance testing of the heater wire the instructions for use for the temperature/flow probes outlines the correct set-up of the temperature probe and also state the following: - ensure that both temperature probe sensors are correctly and securely fitted.- push the airway probe and chamber probe into breathing circuit making sure they are correctly located and pushed into place.- perform ventilator leak test on the breathing circuit before use.- there is a residual risk associated with use of this product, even if used as intended.Following all instructions and warnings provided, the risk of hypoxic injury, skin burns, airway burns, airway injury, lung injury, electric shock injury, musculoskeletal injury, and hypothermia remains.These risks may result in serious injury or death.The instructions for use accompanying the rt266 infant dual-heated evaqua2 breathing circuits show in pictorial format the correct set-up of the circuit and also state the following: - ensure appropriate ventilator or flow source alarms are set before connecting breathing set to patient.- perform a pressure and leak test on the breathing system and check for occlusions before connecting to a patient.- check all connections are tight before use.- 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.The instructions for use accompanying each mr850 respiratory humidifier outlines the correct set-up of the device in accordance with instructions and warnings, and also states the following: - ensure that both temperature probe sensors are correctly and securely fitted.- visually inspect the humidifier and accessories for damage before use and replace if damaged.- this product is for use under the supervision of trained medical personnel.- ensure that appropriate ventilator and/or patient monitor alarms are set, connections are secure, and a leak test is completed before use.The mr850 technical manual also outlines the action required when a flashing 'airway probe' indicator is accompanied by an audible alarm, including to 'check for proper insertion of the airway probe into a correctly configured breathing circuit', and to 'adjust as necessary'.It also outlines the 6 monthly and annual maintenance tasks to ensure the humidifier, and its accessories are in working order.In addition, it also states that the accessories used with the mr850 respiratory humidifier are to be visually and functionally checked and replaced in the case of damage or if it fails the performance test.

• Brand Name: FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE
• Common Device Name: TEMPERATURE PROBE
• 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: 21351852
• Report Number: 9611451-2025-00109
• Device Sequence Number: 15412968
• Product Code: BTT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 09420012401311
• UDI-Public: (01)09420012401311(10)2103205113(11)240626
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K983112
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/18/2025

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: 900MR869
• Device Catalogue Number: 900MR869
• Device Lot Number: 2103205113
• 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: 01/15/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/26/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/10/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/17/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/26/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: F&P HEALTHCARE RT266 INFANT BREATHING CIRCUIT; SERVO-U VENTILATOR
• Patient Age: 8 DA
• Patient Sex: Male