The Fisher & Paykel FlexiTrunk Infant Nasal Mask is a single-patient, disposable silicone interface worn over the nose of a neonate or infant receiving Bubble CPAP therapy in the NICU. Its clinical role is to form a low-leak seal between the pressurised gas circuit and the patient's nasal airway — delivering continuous positive airway pressure to the infant's lungs to maintain alveolar recruitment, reduce apnoea episodes, and support respiratory work in spontaneously breathing premature and term neonates.
The mask sits over the nostrils and nasal bridge — it does not insert into the nares. It connects directly to the FlexiTrunk nasal tubing assembly (BC190 / BC191 / BC192 series) and is secured in position by the infant's bonnet (BC300–BC309 series) or headgear (BC325–BC331 series). All components are part of the integrated F&P FlexiTrunk CPAP Interface system, engineered to work together.
In clinical practice, the nasal mask is rotated with nasal prongs during CPAP therapy — typically alternated every 2 to 4 hours — to rest the nasal septum, columella, and surrounding skin from the pressure of prong contact. This rotation strategy allows uninterrupted CPAP delivery while protecting fragile neonatal nasal tissue from breakdown. The mask can also be used as the sole primary interface in infants where nasal prong sizing is difficult or prong tolerance is poor.
Available across all four sizes in India through Shah Trading Corporation, Mumbai — trusted distributor and supplier of Fisher & Paykel Healthcare neonatal products.
Key Features
3D Facial Scan-Based Contour - Every size of the BC800–BC803 range is shaped from three-dimensional scans of actual neonatal and infant faces. This ensures the mask contour matches genuine perinasal anatomy at each developmental stage — not a theoretical scaled shape — producing a more accurate fit across the face.
Nose-Tip Clearance Design - The mask depth and internal profile are specifically dimensioned so that when the correct size is used, the silicone cushion does not contact the nasal tip. Contact with the nose tip during prolonged CPAP is a primary cause of pressure injury in preterm neonates — this design actively prevents it when the mask is correctly sized and applied.
Low Seal Force Required - The silicone cushion conforms to the perinasal contour under very light pressure from the headgear or bonnet straps. Effective seal is achieved without loading the mask forcefully against the face — reducing the risk of skin blanching, ischaemia, and subsequent breakdown at the nasal bridge and upper lip contact zone.
Medical-Grade Silicone - The mask cushion and body are moulded from soft, flexible medical-grade silicone. This material is non-irritating to fragile neonatal skin, has no latex content, and conforms under gentle loading without creating local pressure concentrations — important in infants born before 28 weeks where dermal thickness is extremely limited.
Glider-Compatible — Fast Repositioning - The mask connects to the FlexiTrunk tubing's glider mechanism — allowing the mask to be slid up, down, or laterally for repositioning during nursing cares, eye care, nasogastric tube management, and skin inspections, without removing the tubing assembly or interrupting CPAP delivery.
Interchangeable with Nasal Prongs on Same Assembly - The BC800–BC803 mask range connects to the same FlexiTrunk tubing assembly as the F&P Infant Nasal Prongs. Nursing teams can alternate between the mask and prongs on the same tubing during a prong-mask rotation regimen without changing any other circuit component — keeping therapy uninterrupted and setup simple.
Specifications:
| Parameter |
Detail |
| Mask Material |
Medical-grade silicone — soft, flexible, skin-safe, non-irritating |
| Design Basis |
3D facial scans of real neonates and infants — size-specific anatomical contour |
| Seal Mechanism |
Low-force conforming perinasal seal — minimal headgear tension required |
| Nose-Tip Contact |
No — mask depth calibrated to avoid nose-tip contact when correctly sized |
| Connection Type |
Glider-compatible — slides onto FlexiTrunk nasal tubing glider mechanism |
| Latex Content |
Not made with natural rubber latex |
| DEHP |
DEHP-free |
Clinical & Compatibility Data
| Parameter |
Detail |
| Therapy Type |
Non-invasive CPAP; Bubble CPAP; ventilator CPAP mode |
| Patient Population |
Neonates and infants up to 10 kg in a hospital or NICU setting |
| Compatible Interface Tubing |
F&P FlexiTrunk Nasal CPAP Interface — BC190 (50 mm), BC191 (70 mm), BC192 (100 mm) Standard Type; and BC180 / BC181 / BC182 Universal Type |
| Compatible Fixation |
F&P Infant Bonnet (BC300, BC303, BC306, BC309) and Infant Headgear (BC325, BC328, BC331) |
| Compatible CPAP Systems |
F&P Bubble CPAP System (BC161, BC163 circuits); ventilator CPAP mode with F&P FlexiTrunk circuit |
| Interchangeable With |
F&P Infant Nasal Prongs (BC3xxx series) — same tubing assembly, same glider connection |
| Rotation Practice |
Alternate with nasal prongs every 2–4 hours per clinical guidance — mask and prongs share the same tubing assembly |
| Usage Classification |
Single-patient use — maximum 7 days per patient; discard if soiled or damaged before this |
| Sterility |
Supplied sterile — individually packaged |
| Storage |
-10 °C to +50 °C; keep packaging intact until point of use |
| Manufacturer |
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited — New Zealand |
| Distributor in India |
Shah Trading Corporation, Mumbai |
