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The 3M™ VFlex™ Healthcare Particulate Respirator and Surgical Mask helps provide respiratory protection against certain airborne particles. The folded respirator expands for a spacious feel and the pleats help increase surface area for ease of breathing. This disposable N95 Healthcare Particulate Respirator and Surgical Mask is designed to help provide quality, reliable respiratory protection for health care workers.
CDC guidelines state that N95 respirators may be used for M. tuberculosis exposure control.* As a disposable particulate respirator, it is intended to help reduce wearer exposure to certain airborne particles including those generated by electrocautery, laser surgery, and other powered medical instruments. As a surgical mask, it is designed to be fluid-resistant to splash and spatter of blood and other infectious materials. 3M uses a variety of innovative technologies and features to help you meet your respiratory protection and comfort needs.
WARNING: These respirators help reduce exposures to certain airborne particulates. Before use, the wearer must read and understand the User Instructions provided as a part of the product packaging. A written respiratory protection program must be implemented meeting the requirements of your jurisdiction and/or CSA Z94.4 respiratory standard. Misuse may result in sickness or death. For proper use, see package instructions, supervisor, or call 3M PSD Technical Service in Canada at 1-800-267-4414 and in USA at 1-800-243-4630. * Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. 2007 Guideline for Isolation
Precautions: Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents in Healthcare Settings. NIOSH Approved: N95 Fluid-Resistant as tested per ASTM F1862 80 mmHg 3M™ Advanced Electrostatic Media (AEM) Highly charged microfibres enhance the capture of airborne particles while allowing you to breathe easier Available in 2 sizes Fluid-resistant according to ASTM F1861 Suggested Applications Potential settings and applications may include: Operating Rooms, Clinics, TB Wards, Patient Care, Labour and Delivery, Infection Control Practices, Laboratory, emergency or pandemic preparedness planning, stockpiling, etc.
