MAUDE Adverse Event Report: FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LTD F&P FLEXITRUNK; NASAL TUBING

Model Number	BC191-05
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/14/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4) section g4: pma/510(k) number - no 510(k) number included due to the subject device being exempt from pms pathway to regulatory approval.Method: the subject device bc191-05 flexitrunk nasal tubing was not returned to fisher & paykel healthcare (f&p) for evaluation.Our investigation is thus based on the information, and photography provided by the distributor, and our knowledge of the product.Results: evaluation of the provided photography revealed that one of the tubes was torn near the connection to the nasal mask.Conclusion: we are unable to determine the exact cause of the reported event; however, based on our knowledge of the product, it is possible that the tubing may have been subjected to an excessive pull force.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.Our user instructions which accompany the flexi trunk nasal tubing state: "always use pressure monitoring to verify that the patient is receiving the prescribed cpap level." "handle with care.Use caution when positioning or disconnecting the interface.Avoid excessive pull forces, sharp objects, and tubing holders.Damage to the tubing may cause loss of pressure and require immediate replacement." 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.
Event or Problem Description
A distributor in china reported on behalf of a healthcare facility that the tubing of a bc191-05 flexitrunk nasal tubing was broken.There was no reported patient involvement.

• Brand Name: F&P FLEXITRUNK
• Common Device Name: NASAL TUBING
• 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: 25179881
• Report Number: 9611451-2026-01617
• Device Sequence Number: 21517825
• Product Code: BZO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 09420012413635
• UDI-Public: (01)09420012413635(10)2103759142(11)250508(17)280508
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• 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: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/15/2026

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: BC191-05
• Device Catalogue Number: BC191-05
• Device Lot Number: 2103759142
• 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: 04/15/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/15/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/08/2025
• 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