Quattro Fx Defect?

[DNAClone]

Hi,
I recently decided to start using the CPAP again even though I lost 55 pounds and was hoping I no longer needed it.
Oh well, the pressure requirement decreased a bit but the OSA is still present.
Since I am a mouth breather and was successfully taping my mouth, I was OK using an F & P Zest nasal mask. An ENT and sleep doc both thought it was a risky idea and suggested a full face. My DME highly recommended the QAuattro Fx. After 1 week, it seems to work quite well with one exception, the swivel hinge squeaks quite loudly. My DME said this issue has occurred quited often and was a possible defect. I called Res Med and theys tated that they had no cpmplaints. Ha anyone has this squeaking problem and how do you deal with it?
It seems to be a great mask otherewise. Thanks.

[mayondair]

There has been some discussion of this, a few solutions were small amount of veg oil on the swivel, or a small amount of silicone drops, AKA Frizzease hair smoother. That squeak drove me crazy and I only use the quarto FX as a backup. kathy

[jdm2857]

I have had success with the swivel on my Swift FX (it wouldn't turn smoothly) with a single drop of mineral oil. It gets drawn in between the swivel's parts by capillary action. It won't hurt the hard plastic of the swivel, and I carefully wiped off any excess so that the oil would not contact any silicone parts. One advantage to mineral oil is that it won't turn rancid like vegetable oil will.

[Ms.Snuffleupagus]

I've used a little dab of lansolin gel on my old style Quattro, worked really well.

[SleepingUgly]

KY Liquid.

[Megan]

I purchased a new Quattro FX after trialling it for a few weeks. The first night drove me mad with the squeak! I took the mask into the shower with me and washed it with a bit of hair shampoo - worked a treat, no more squeaks!