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

Model Number	OPT318
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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 healthcare facility in united kingdom reported that the tubing of an opt318 optiflow junior nasal cannula was detached from the swivel grip tube joint during use on a patient.There was no reported patient consequence.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Method: the subject devices, two opt318 optiflow junior nasal cannulas were returned to fisher & paykel healthcare (f&p) for evaluation.Our investigation is thus based on the evaluation of the returned device, information provided by the healthcare facility and our knowledge of the product.Results: visual inspection of the returned devices was performed.It was confirmed that the tubing of the devices were detached from the (connector end) swivel grip.Additionally, the tubing in one of the cannulas appeared to be stretched and torn next to the connector end.Conclusion: based on the visual inspection of the returned devices, information provided and our knowledge of the product, it is most likely that the reported event resulted from the subject devices being subjected to excessive force.As part of the manufacturing process, all optiflow junior nasal cannulas are 100% leak and occlusion tested after final assembly and any cannula that fails is discarded.In addition, samples are taken throughout each batch and functionally tested for retention strength between the assembled parts.If there are any failures the entire batch is put aside for further investigation.The subject cannula would have met the required specification at time of production.The user instructions illustrate in pictorial format the correct set-up and proper use of the optiflow junior nasal cannula.They also state the following: appropriate patient monitoring must be used at all times.Failure to monitor the patient may result in loss of therapy, serious injury or death.Do not stretch or crush tube.Ensure that all connections are secure dung use.Check 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 united kingdom reported that the tubing of two opt318 optiflow junior nasal cannulas were detached from the connector end (swivel grip) during use on a patient.There was no reported 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: 22605864
• Report Number: 9611451-2025-00680
• Device Sequence Number: 9604095
• Product Code: BTT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 09420012432308
• UDI-Public: (01)09420012432308(10)2102667450(11)230626(17)260626
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• 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): 09/19/2025

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: 06/26/2026
• Device Model Number: OPT318
• Device Catalogue Number: OPT318
• Device Lot Number: 2102667450
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/26/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/10/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/25/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/18/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/26/2023
• 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