inforMED
MalfunctionMSH

KN95

Received Jul 9, 2020 · Event occurred Jul 7, 2020

Report MW5095456 · MDR key 10257242

Device

Generic name

Respirator, Surgical

Manufacturer

Unk

Product problems

  • Break
  • Failure of Device to Self-Test

Patient

34 YR

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PURCHASED A KN95 MASK FROM A (B)(6) VENDING MACHINE AT AN AIRPORT. I BELIEVE THESE ARE UNQUALIFIED AS THE STRAP BROKE AND I OPENED IT UP, AND IT FAILED ALL TESTING INSPECTIONS. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE FDA HAS A SPECIFIC EUA LIST FOR ALLOWABLE ACCEPTABLE KN95 MASKS AND THESE ARE NOT ON IT, THEY SHOULD BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY. ESPECIALLY SINCE I (B)(6) AND SAW THAT (B)(6) HAS THESE VENDING MACHINES ACROSS THE NATION; (B)(6). (B)(6). FDA SAFETY REPORT ID # (B)(4).