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

Model Number	OPT316
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Gas/Air Leak (2946)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/05/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(6).Fisher & 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.
Event or Problem Description
A distributor in china reported on behalf of a healthcare facility that the opt316 optiflow junior infant nasal cannula was leaking during use on a patient.The healthcare facility further reported that upon further inspection, cracks were identified in the tubing.The healthcare facility reported that the cannula was replaced and there were no patient consequences.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Method: the subject device, opt316 optiflow junior nasal cannula was discarded and not returned to fisher & paykel healthcare (f&p) for evaluation.Our investigation is thus based on the information provided by the distributor and our knowledge of our product.Results: the distributor reported that the tube of the subject device was damaged and leaking before use on a patient.Conclusion: without the subject device being returned for an evaluation, 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 paediatric 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 opt316 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 2 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 distributor in china reported on behalf of a healthcare facility that the opt316 optiflow junior infant nasal cannula was leaking during use on a patient.The healthcare facility further reported that upon further inspection, cracks were identified in the tubing.The healthcare facility reported that the cannula was replaced and there were no patient consequences.

• Brand Name: FISHER AND PAYKEL HEALTHCARE
• Common Device Name: NASSAL 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: 22147188
• Report Number: 9611451-2025-00444
• Device Sequence Number: 15416206
• Product Code: BTT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 09420012432292
• UDI-Public: (01)09420012432292(10)2102263055(11)220714(17)250714
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• 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,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/30/2025

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 Expiration Date: 07/14/2025
• Device Model Number: OPT316
• Device Catalogue Number: OPT316
• Device Lot Number: 2102263055
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/06/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/09/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/04/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/30/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/14/2022
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: F&P 900PT561 - AIRSPIRAL TUBE AND CHAMBER KIT; F&P 900PT561 - AIRSPIRAL TUBE AND CHAMBER KIT; F&P AIRVO2; F&P AIRVO2
• Patient Sex: Unknown