MAUDE Adverse Event Report: FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LTD AIRVO2 HUMIDIFIER

Model Number PT101

Device Problem Inaudible or Unclear Audible Prompt/Feedback (2283)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 09/03/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Method: the complaint airvo humidifier was received at our fisher & paykel healthcare (f&p) service centre in (b)(4) and was inspected.The device was performance tested and the audible alarm function was checked.Results: during testing it was found that the visual alerts on the complaint airvo were operating, however the audible alarm was distorted.Previous investigations into this type of failure have identified that the problem is caused by a faulty speaker and electrical resistance testing has shown the speaker's resistance to be open circuit.Conclusion: as part of our ongoing product improvement initiatives, we have implemented a soak test for 100% testing of the speaker harness on the airvo production line, which identifies and discards any faulty speakers prior to assembly into the airvo.Additionally a new speaker unit has more recently been sourced from a different supplier.The subject airvo was manufactured prior to implementation of these measures.The airvo user manual states that the "airvo is for the treatment of spontaneously breathing patients who would benefit from receiving high-flow, warmed and humidified respiratory gases." and that " the unit is not intended for life support." the user manual warns the user: prior to each patient use, ensure that the auditory alarm signal is audible by conducting the alarm system functionality check described in the alarms section.The alarm system functionality check instructs the user on how to test the alarm and states that "if either alarm signal is absent, do not use the unit.Contact your fisher & paykel healthcare representative.".

Event Description

A distributor in (b)(4) reported that the speaker of the airvo2 humidifier was faulty.No patient consequence was reported.

• Brand Name: AIRVO2 HUMIDIFIER
• Type of Device: AIRVO2 HUMIDIFIER
• 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: faranak gomarooni ; 173 technology drive; suite 100; irvine, CA 92618 ; 9494534000
• MDR Report Key: 7936811
• MDR Text Key: 123383956
• Report Number: 9611451-2018-00848
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BTT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K131895
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/06/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/04/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: PT101
• Device Catalogue Number: PT101
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/06/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/17/2015
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1