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MalfunctionMSH

MAKRITE N95 RESPIRATOR

Received Jul 7, 2020 · Event occurred Jun 30, 2020

Report MW5095407 · MDR key 10244805

Device

Generic name

Respirator, Surgical

Model number

TC84A5411

Product problems

  • Therapeutic or Diagnostic Output Failure

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

CONDUCTED FIT TESTS OF APPROX 10 MASKS OF THE MAKRITE N95 MASKS ON 7 DIFFERENT PEOPLE, INCLUDING A FULLY SEALED FILTRATION TEST AND 100% OF ALL TESTS FAILED. THE FAILURES WERE SUBSTANTIAL (NOT JUST A LITTLE). EMPLOYEE HEALTH HAVE OBSERVED QUALITATIVE FAILURES IN THEIR FIT TESTING AS WELL. UNABLE TO FIND THIS PRODUCT NUMBER AS APPROVED ON THE FDA APPROVED LIST. OBSERVED OVERALL VERY POOR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT. FDA SAFETY REPORT ID# (B)(4).