MalfunctionNMC
RESPRONICS
Received Mar 22, 2008 · Event occurred Oct 9, 2007
Report MW5006035 · MDR key 1019991
Device
Generic name
Comfort Jell Series Nasal Mask
Manufacturer
RespironicsProduct problems
- Application Interface Becomes Non-Functional Or Program Exits Abnormally
Patient
Not reported
- Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
WHILE TRAVELING WITH A RESPRONICS "COMFORT JELL SERIES" MASK USED WITH A CPAP MACHINE FOR THE TREATMENT OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA, ONE OF THE "J" SHAPED BALL HOOKS ON THE MASK WAS CRUSHED WHEN MY CARRY-ON BAG WAS "GATE CHECKED" BY THE AIRLINE. THE CRUSH MADE THE MASK UNUSABLE. THIS IS A POOR DESIGN.