(b)(4).One (1) 5372, disposable manual resuscitation, adult w/flow diverter was received for investigation.Upon visual inspection damage was noted on and around the plastic face mask frame which allowed gas to escape from the mask cushion.Functional testing could not be accomplished as the face mask cushion is permanently damaged.The mask deflated due to escaped gases in the mask cushion released when the plastic mask frame was damaged and literally broken in multiple places.This kind of damage could have taken place during use, storage , shipping, or handling.
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