The need for systematic quality controls in implementing N95 reprocessing and sterilization.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to increased requirement for personal protective equipment during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, many medical centres utilized sterilization systems approved under Food and Drug Administration Emergency Use Authorization for single-use N95 mask re-use. However, few studies have examined the real-world clinical challenges and the role of ongoing quality control measures in successful implementation.

Aims

To demonstrate successful implementation of quality control measures in mask reprocessing, and the importance of continued quality assurance.

Methods

A prospective quality improvement study was conducted at a tertiary care medical centre. In total, 982 3M 1860 masks and Kimberly-Clark Tecnol PFR95 masks worn by healthcare workers underwent steril

SUBMITTER: Goyal N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9744483 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature