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BC191-05 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/07/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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A healthcare facility in china reported via national medical products administration (nmpa) reporting system that the tubing of a bc191-05 flexitrunk nasal tubing was damaged before being used on a patient.There was no reported patient involvement.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(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.Section g4: pma/510(k) number - no 510(k) number included due to the subject device being exempt from pms pathway to regulatory approval.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Method: the subject bc191-05 flexitrunk nasal tubing was not returned to fisher & paykel healthcare (f&p).Our investigation is thus based on the information, and photography provided by the healthcare facility, and our knowledge of the product.Results: visual inspection of the provided photography has confirmed that one of the tubes of the device was torn at the middle of tubing.Conclusion: without the subject device being returned for evaluation, the exact cause of the reported event could not be determined.As part of the manufacturing process, each flexitrunk infant nasal tubing device undergoes visual inspection and leak testing.Devices that do not meet the specifications are rejected and not released for distribution.The user instructions which accompany the bc191-05 flexitrunk nasal tubing include the following: - "handle with care.Use caution when positioning or disconnecting to the infant interface.Avoid excessive pull forces, sharp objects, and tubing holders.Damage to the tubing may cause loss of pressure and require immediate replacement." - "disconnect the flexitrunk interface gently by twisting the connectors.Do not pull forcefully, as this may damage the tubing.Handle with care" - "use patient oxygen monitoring" additionally, a caution insert is included in the packaging to remind the user to take extra care when handling the bc191-05 flexitrunk nasal tubing.Section g4: pma/510(k) number - no 510(k) number included due to the subject device being exempt from pms pathway to regulatory approval.
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Event or Problem Description
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A healthcare facility in china reported via national medical products administration (nmpa) reporting system that the tubing of a bc191-05 flexitrunk nasal tubing was damaged before being used on a patient.There was no reported patient involvement.
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