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ALVERA AirStrap™ Replacement Headgear Compatible with AirFit F20 & AirTouch F20 Masks
£12.99
This item
Alvera AirStrap headgear is a compatible spare headgear for AirFit F20 and AirTouch F20 full face masks. Headgear is the part of a mask nobody thinks about until the seal stops working. Straps stretch gradually with washing, body heat and nightly tension, and because the change happens over months rather than overnight, the wearer compensates by pulling everything tighter. That is the wrong fix: overtightened headgear distorts the cushion, presses on the bridge of the nose and creates the leak it was tightening to stop. Fitting fresh headgear restores the original tension and usually solves a leak that was being blamed on the cushion.
What is included| Item | Detail | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| AirStrap headgear | One compatible headgear for F20 masks, with adjustment tabs, as photographed | NEW |
| Item | Detail | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mask frame | The frame the headgear attaches to | SOLD SEPARATELY |
| Cushion | Silicone or foam cushion for the frame | SOLD SEPARATELY |
| Elbow and vent assembly | Mask elbow with vent and quick release | SOLD SEPARATELY |
| Complete mask | A full mask assembly | SOLD SEPARATELY |
| Tubing | Standard or heated tubing | SOLD SEPARATELY |
Where the headgear carries magnetic clips
F20 masks are commonly supplied with magnetic headgear clips. Where the headgear in use is fitted with magnets, keep it and the mask at least 50 mm away from any implanted or body-worn medical device or metallic implant that could be affected by a magnetic field, including pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, neurostimulators, cerebrospinal fluid shunts with an adjustable valve, aneurysm clips, metallic stents, cochlear implants, insulin pumps and any ferromagnetic implant. This applies to the wearer, to anyone sharing the bed and to anyone handling the mask. Magnetic clips must not be used where the wearer or a bed partner has any of the above, and the responsible clinician should be asked where there is any doubt. Where a magnet-free arrangement was chosen for a clinical reason, it should not be changed without asking that clinician first.
Check the mask before ordering
This headgear fits AirFit F20 and AirTouch F20 full face masks, which share a frame. It does not fit F30, F30i or F40 masks, nor nasal or pillow masks, all of which use different frames and strap arrangements. The mask model is printed on the frame. Where the model is not certain, ask before ordering.
When to renew headgearThe usual signal is not visible damage. It is the wearer finding that the setting which worked last month no longer seals, and tightening a notch to compensate. A second notch a few weeks later means the straps have stretched, not that the face has changed.
Other signs worth acting on: red marks or soreness that are new at the same tension, a strap that will not hold its position in the adjustment tab, fabric that has gone thin, hard or bobbled at the cheek, and elastic that no longer springs back when stretched by hand. Any of those means the headgear is doing less work than it was designed to, and the cushion is taking the strain instead.
Renewing headgear on a schedule rather than waiting for failure keeps a mask working as it did when it was fitted, and it is a fraction of the cost of a complete mask.
| Brand | Alvera |
| Product | AirStrap headgear |
| Product type | Compatible mask headgear, third party accessory |
| Fits | AirFit F20 and AirTouch F20 full face masks |
| Does not fit | F30, F30i and F40 masks, and nasal and pillow masks |
| Adjustment | Adjustable straps with tabs |
| Construction | Soft fabric with padded support |
| Cleaning | Detachable, hand wash |
| Supplied | Non-sterile, single patient use |
| Condition | New |
Specification limited to what is confirmed
Reference number, GTIN, headgear size and whether magnetic or standard clips are fitted are not stated here pending confirmation against the production record, and should not be assumed from the description above. Ask before ordering if any of these details is needed.
| Action | Detail | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| Wash | Hand wash in warm water with a mild detergent, squeezing rather than wringing | Weekly |
| Dry | Air dry away from direct sunlight, which degrades the elastic | Weekly |
| Remove clips first | Where clips are fitted, take them off before washing so they are not soaked | Every wash |
| Inspect | Check for stretched elastic, thinning fabric, and straps that will not hold position | Weekly |
| Check tension | Note whether the setting that used to seal still does, since creeping tightness means stretch | Monthly |
| Renew | Fit fresh headgear when the straps no longer hold tension, or at the interval set by the service responsible for care | Typically every three to six months |
The above is general guidance for a single user. The instructions supplied with the mask take precedence. Do not use a washing machine, dishwasher, bleach, alcohol-based cleaners, fabric conditioner or scented oils on mask headgear.
Alvera is the own-brand accessory range from Elarix Medical, covering the consumables that sleep therapy depends on and that need renewing on a schedule. AirStrap covers headgear and strap hardware, alongside AirLink connectors and adapters, PureFlow filters, ThermaAir heated tubing, AirFlex tubing, AquaPure water chambers, AirSoft cushions and PureWipe cleaning wipes. Products are individually referenced and barcoded, so a repeat order is placed against a code rather than a description.
Specifications can change without notice. Ask us for the current technical file.
UK mainland: Orders placed before 1pm Monday to Friday are dispatched the same working day from Leeds. Deliveries run Monday to Saturday, never Sunday.
UK mainland and islands: standard delivery takes 1 to 3 working days.
Europe, USA and Canada: delivery typically takes 1 to 3 working days.
Other international destinations: delivery usually takes 5 to 7 working days.
Orders shipped outside the United Kingdom may attract import duty and local tax, which are charged by the destination country and are the buyer's responsibility.
SelfiMed offers a 30-day change-of-mind return policy on eligible items. To request a return, please contact us within 30 days of delivery. Items returned under this policy must be in the same condition as received and suitable for resale.
Please note that brand new items must remain unopened, unused and in their original packaging to be eligible for return. Once a new item has been opened or used, it may no longer qualify for return as new, and any accepted return may be subject to restocking fees.
For hygiene reasons, opened CPAP masks, CPAP parts and CPAP accessories, including tubing, filters and humidifier chambers, cannot be returned.
Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.
This does not affect your statutory rights.
Refunds are issued to the original payment method once the returned item reaches us and has been checked, normally within five working days.
Faulty items are refunded in full, including the delivery you paid.
Information on this page is provided for guidance and does not replace advice from a qualified clinician. Always read the manufacturer's instructions before use, and check that a device is suitable for the patient and the prescribed therapy.
Specifications and compatibility are given in good faith and can change without notice.
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