FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE

MDR report key: 23306938 · Received October 15, 2025

Report

Report Number
9611451-2025-01068
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
October 15, 2025
Report Date
December 3, 2025
Manufacturer
FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LTD
Product Code
BTT
PMA / PMN Number
SEE H11
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
TW
Reporter Occupation
OTHER
Health Professional
N

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 0

(B)(6). THE 510(K) NUMBER FOR THE CHAMBER IS: K913368. METHOD: THE SUBJECT MR225 MANUAL FILL HUMIDIFICATION CHAMBER WAS RETURNED TO FISHER & PAYKEL (F&P) HEALTHCARE IN NEW ZEALAND WHERE IT WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED. RESULTS: VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE CHAMBER CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK ON THE CHAMBER DOME NEAR THE BASE. CONCLUSION: WE ARE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE OBSERVED CRACK; HOWEVER, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE CHAMBER MIGHT BE IMPACT DAMAGED. EVERY MR225 CHAMBER IS PRESSURE TESTED FOLLOWING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS TO CHECK FOR ANY LEAKS PRESENT IN THE CHAMBER DOME DUE TO CRACKS AND OTHER CAUSES. ANY CHAMBER WHICH FAILS THIS TEST IS REJECTED. THE USER INSTRUCTIONS THAT ACCOMPANY THE MR225 HUMIDIFICATION CHAMBER SPECIFY IN THE WARNING SECTION: DO NOT REUSE THIS PRODUCT. DO NOT USE BEYOND 7 DAYS MAXIMUM DURATION OF USE. DO NOT SOAK, WASH OR STERILIZE THIS PRODUCT. AVOID CONTACT WITH CHEMICALS, CLEANING AGENTS OR HAND SANTIZERS. CHECK ALL CONNECTIONS ARE TIGHT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 0

(B)(4). SECTION G4: 510K PREMARKET SUBMISSION NUMBER IS NOT AVAILABLE. THE SUBJECT HUMIDIFICATION CHAMBER HAS BEEN REQUESTED TO BE RETURNED TO FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE IN NEW ZEALAND FOR EVALUATION. WE WILL PROVIDE A FOLLOW UP REPORT UPON COMPLETION OF OUR INVESTIGATION.

Description of Event or Problem · 0

A HEALTHCARE FACILITY IN TAIWAN REPORTED THAT THE CHAMBER DOME OF MR225 CHAMBER PROVIDED AS PART OF THE AA400 OPTIFLOW ANAESTHESIA KIT WAS CRACKED BEFORE USE ON A PATIENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOVLEMENT.

Description of Event or Problem · 0

A HEALTHCARE FACILITY IN TAIWAN REPORTED THAT THE CHAMBER DOME OF MR225 CHAMBER PROVIDED AS PART OF THE AA400 OPTIFLOW ANAESTHESIA KIT WAS CRACKED BEFORE USE ON A PATIENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOVLEMENT.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
2375876 FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE BREATHING CIRCUIT KIT BTT FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LTD AA400 2103370644

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 NA Unknown