General information
Used to deliver medical oxygen directly to a patient’s mouth and nose via a facemask
Two different sizes: adult and paediatric.
Specifications
The oxygen facemask permits the administration of normobaric oxygen (NBO) therapy; its performance is variable. The facemask has a small O2 capacity.
Materials:
Medical grade PVC or non-PVC material for mask and tubing.
Elastomer strap
Aluminium nose clip
Specifications:
Oxygen facemasks: adult or paediatric.
Mask:
Soft, transparent well-fitting moulded mask with two side vents: either 4 to 6 small wholes or 2 slits.
Nose clip:
Soft, malleable and adjustable.
Tubing and oxygen line:
Length: 1.5 to 2.1m, non-kinking; the mask and oxygen source connections fits safely together.
A standard connection is recommended.
Strap:
Adequate length, attaches safely to the mask.
Oxygen flow:
Depends on oxygen flow; i.e., an airflow of 6-12 litres can deliver an oxygen concentration of 35 to 60%.
Unit presentation:
Non-sterile, packed as medically clean in a sealed plastic bag, single-use patient medical device.
Packaging:
Unit packaging: boxes of 50 or 45 pieces.
Standard:
Complies with Medical Device Directive 93/42/ EEC, risk class IIa, CE mark and reference number of notify body.
NOTE: It must be non-sterile, but medically clean; thus, it requires microbiological controls during the manufacturing process.