AAMI Revises Standards for PPE Use in Healthcare
AAMI has released a revised American National Standard containing new and crucial information for the manufacturers and users of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the healthcare space.
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New Guidelines Could Hamper Medical Sector’s Efforts to Get PPE
Updated CDC guidelines could create problems for medical workers in need of personal protective equipment, some experts say. Here is how.
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FDA Issues New Policy on Dry Heat for Reuse of Certain Respirators
"Bioburden reduction systems can play an important role in the ongoing efforts to help address shortages of FFRs,” says FDA's Binita Ashar, MD.
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AAMI Revises Standards for PPE Use in Healthcare
AAMI has released a revised American National Standard containing new and crucial information for the manufacturers and users of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the healthcare space.
Carestream Introduces Personal Protection System for Healthcare Providers
Carestream Health has entered the personal protection equipment (PPE) market with the launch of the Carestream Shield, solving problems of discomfort and difficulty of use commonly associated with personal face shields.
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Recharging N95 Masks for Continued Usage
Recharging N95 masks restores their filtration efficiency after they have been cleaned, opening the door for smart masks.
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Ford Will Produce 100 Million Masks Once It’s Done with Ventilators
After doing its part to help fight COVID-19 by producing ventilators, Ford plans to shift its focus to manufacturing masks at a brisk pace through 2021.
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Medical Device Recalls Rise 31% in Q2
In the second quarter of 2020, medical device recalls have increased by more than 30%, and that doesn’t include unofficial recalls of PPE.
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Duvaltex Develops Medical Textiles to Protect U.S. Healthcare Workers
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian textile company Duvaltex is ramping up production to offer its full range of Level 1 and Level 2 gowns and antimicrobial scrub textiles to front-line healthcare workers in the United States.
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LabMed Ships 65M Medical Masks to Fight COVID-19
LabMed has shipped millions of medical masks and other PPE globally to meet increased demand fueled by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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NY Health Chief Claims Hospitals Had Enough PPE During COVID-19 Crisis
New York Health Commissioner Howard Zucker told legislators that hospitals had enough protective gear for their healthcare workers when the COVID-19 crisis was at its worst in the state, despite many reports to the contrary, according to the New York Post.
