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MalfunctionFMT

F&P NEOPUFF

Received Mar 24, 2026

Report 9611451-2026-01049 · MDR key 24671766

Device

Generic name

Infant Resuscitator

Model number

RD900AEU

Catalog number

RD900AEU

Lot number

2100495019

Product problems

  • Pressure Problem
  • Physical Resistance/Sticking

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(6). METHOD: THE SUBJECT DEVICE, RD900AEU NEOPUFF INFANT RESUSCITATOR WAS RETURNED TO OUR FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE (F&P) SERVICE CENTER IN CALIFORNIA WHERE IT WAS INSPECTED BY A TRAINED F&P SERVICE TECHNICIAN. OUR INVESTIGATION IS THUS BASED ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE F&P SERVICE TECHNICIAN, THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE HEALTHCARE FACILITY AND OUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE PRODUCT. RESULT: THE SERVICE REPORT WAS REVIEWED, AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PEAK INSPIRATORY PRESSURE KNOB WAS STICKING. CONCLUSION: WE ARE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE REPORTED EVENT. THE NEOPUFF IS A PORTABLE, REUSABLE DEVICE AND CAN BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO IMPACT DAMAGE, FOR INSTANCE WHEN ACCIDENTALLY DROPPED OR SUBJECTED TO CONSIDERABLE EXTERNAL FORCE.

Description of Event or Problem

A HEALTHCARE FACILITY IN WISCONSIN HAS REPORTED THAT AN RD900AEU NEOPUFF INFANT RESUSCITATOR WOULD NOT MEASURE PEAK PRESSURE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

Description of Event or Problem

A HEALTHCARE FACILITY IN WISCONSIN HAS REPORTED THAT AN RD900AEU NEOPUFF INFANT RESUSCITATOR WOULD NOT MEASURE PEAK PRESSURE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(4). 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.