inforMED
InjuryMSH

3 M HELMET RESPIRATOR

Received Jul 9, 2026 · Event occurred Dec 10, 2024

Report MW5190556 · MDR key 25767083

Device

Generic name

Respirator, Surgical

Manufacturer

3m Company

Patient

62 YR · Male

  • Dyspnea
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

I WAS USING A 3M HELMET RESPIRATOR, I FOUND FOOD PARTICLES, WHICH HAS ALLERGENS IN THE BREATHING ZONE OF THE RESPIRATOR WHILE WORKING. I REPORT IT TO THE SUPERVISOR (B)(6). A FEW DAYS LATER, I EXPERIENCED ABNORMAL BREATHING PROBLEM, I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH ABNORMAL BREATHING. I ALSO HOSPITALIZED FOR SURGICAL PROCEDURE ON MY LUNGS WITH CURRENT DIAGNOSIS OF COPD, USING A PUMP.