Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Inc Fisher & Paykel Spares CPAP Mask and Connectors, Part Numbers: 400HC202 (Elbow non-diffuser holes),400HC203 (Elbow + vent NR valve), 400HC209 (Oracle 452 flexitube kit vent NR), 400HC502 (HC407 mask no headgear), 400HC503 (HC431 mask no headgear), 400HC505 (Infinity HC481 mask base), 400HCHC510 (HC406 mask no headgear) , 900HC402 (Aclaim mask no headgear), 900HC405 (HC405 sleep lab mask kit), 900HC406 (HC405 mask no headgear), 900HC412 (Aclaim flexitube kit), 900HC441 (Elbow diffuser and swivel Recall

Check Your Product

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

Plastic tabs incorporated into the connector components of these CPAP masks may break off if they are not cleaned in accordance with the Instructions for Use. In the event of a tab breaking off, it may enter the CPAP system air path and there is an extremely remote possibility that the broken tab may then enter the patient's nasal cavity or mouth. Masks manufactured since April 2006 do not feat

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Inc. commenced sending out letters by mail to consignees the week commencing 4 December 2006 advising consignees to quarantine and destroy affected product. A faxback form was also be provided for consignees to advise Fisher & Paykel Healthcare of quarantined and destroyed stock. The firm will supply consignees with replacement product as determined from completed faxback information. The firm will collate responses from consignees and will follow up with a letter to consignees who do not respond within a month of initial mail-out. The firm will then make telephone contact with any consignees who do not respond within a month of the second mail-out. Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Inc. estimated the completion of this voluntary recall by April 2007.