AIR/OXYGEN FLOWMETER MODULE
Report
- Report Number
- 9611451-2011-00110
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- March 2, 2011
- Report Date
- January 31, 2011
- Manufacturer
- FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LIMITED
- Product Code
- BTT
- PMA / PMN Number
- SEE H10
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- HK
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
(B)(4). (B)(6). THE 900IW111 WAS RELEASED WITH AN IW932AEK INFANT WARMER. (SERIAL NUMBER: (B)(4), LOT NUMBER: 100929, DATE OF MANUFACTURE: 29 SEPTEMBER 2010, 510(K) NUMBER: K971695). METHOD: THE COMPLAINT FLOW METER WAS FLOW TESTED. RESULTS: THE FLOW OUTPUT FROM THE FLOW METER WAS LOWER THAN THE MAXIMUM EXPECTED FLOW. A LOT CHECK REVEALED NO OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THIS NATURE FOR LOT NUMBER 100927. CONCLUSION: THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE FLOW RESTRICTION WAS FOUND TO BE AN OCCLUSION ON THE FILTER. THE OCCLUSION WAS CAUSED BY AN ACCUMULATION OF FOREIGN PARTICLES. THE UNIT PASSED ALL RELEVANT FUNCTIONAL TESTS AFTER THE FILTER WAS REPLACED. THIS FAULT WOULD HAVE BEEN EVIDENT TO THE END USER AS THE LOW OUTPUT WOULD SHOW ON THE FLOW INDICATOR. THE DEVICE RECORDS SHOW THAT THE FLOW METER PASSED PRESSURE LEAK AND FLOW CHECKS PRIOR TO DISTRIBUTION. THE OCCLUSION OF THE FILTER WOULD HAVE OCCURRED POST-PRODUCTION, DURING USE OF THE PRODUCT. A REPLACEMENT DEVICE HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER.
(B)(4).THE COMPLAINT DEVICE HAS NOT YET BEEN RECEIVED BY FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE FOR EVALUATION.WE WILL PROVIDE A FOLLOW-UP REPORT UPON RECEIPT OF THE DEVICE AND COMPLETION OF OUR INVESTIGATION.
A HOSPITAL IN (B)(6) REPORTED VIA A FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE REPRESENTATIVE THAT A 900IW111 OXYGEN AND AIR FLOWMETER MODULE COULD NOT OBTAIN AN OXYGEN FLOW OVER 5 LITERS. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED.
A HOSPITAL IN (B)(6) REPORTED VIA A FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE REPRESENTATIVE THAT A (B)(4) OXYGEN & AIR FLOWMETER MODULE COULD NOT OBTAIN AN OXYGEN FLOW OVER 5 LITERS.NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AIR/OXYGEN FLOWMETER MODULE | BYX | BTT | FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 900IW111 | 100927 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |