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MalfunctionMSH

RESPIRATOR, SURGICAL

Received Oct 11, 2018 · Event occurred Aug 21, 2018

Report 7956102 · MDR key 7956102

Device

Generic name

Respirator, Surgical

Manufacturer

Max Air Systems

Catalog number

2000-6

Lot number

0906022

Product problems

  • Smoking

Patient

Not reported

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WHILE CHARGING, A PAPR BATTERY HAD BURNT OUT CAUSING LOT OF SMOKE. CODE RED WAS ALERTED. THESE BATTERIES ARE USED IN THE PAPR HELMETS. MAX AIR SYSTEMS, ORDER NO. (B)(4), PART NUMBER: 01531032, CAPACITY: 2.0 AH VOLTS 14.8V.