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Selecting the Right PPE for Your Cleanroom
Many common products — from smartphones to medical devices to medications — must be manufactured in cleanroom environments. Because these…
Providing Accelerator-Free Cleanroom Glove Protection
The work done in cleanrooms is important and highly specialized, and those working in this industry deserve gloves that reflect…
Being Ready for What Comes Through Your Facility’s Doors
Healthcare facilities continue to grapple with the unpredictable demand for masks and face shields, even two years after the world first started talking about COVID-19. Now, more forward-thinking healthcare organizations are becoming even savvier about personal protective equipment (PPE) in order to remain vigilant against emerging pathogens and combat growing
Three Questions to Ask When Considering Surgical Case Carts for Your SPD
To a surgeon and an Operating Room team, just up the hall may as well be on the other side…
TEXTURE VS. GRIP: WHY IT MATTERS FOR YOUR CLEANROOM GLOVES
The work done in cleanrooms is sensitive, highly specialized and requires a glove that offers protection, as well as a…
Understanding the Importance Of Aseptic vs. Sterile Processes
At its core, a cleanroom is a specialized area of a facility that requires a strict contamination control strategy.
FDA Revokes Emergency Use Authorization for KN95 Masks
Official FDA Release June 30, 2021 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is revoking the Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) for non-NIOSH-approved disposable respirators (revocation effective July 6, 2021) and the EUAs for decontamination and bioburden reduction systems (revocation effective June 30, 2021). As of the effective date of the
What’s The Difference: Surgical Masks vs N95 Respirators
Surgical Mask N95 Respirator Approval and Regulations Cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and regulated under 21 CFR 878.4040. Regulated by the FDA, CDC NIOSH, OSHA. Evaluated, tested, and approved by NIOSH as per the requirements in 42 CFR Part 84. Intended Purpose Fluid resistant. Reduces wearer’s
Face Masks In Dental Settings
Q&A with Wava Truscott, PhD, Director Medical Sciences & Clinical Education; Halyard Health Care
Manufacturing Gloves Destined For Cleanroom
Gloves are a type of personal protective equipment (PPE) that are used in many different environments, from hospital exam rooms…
How To Avoid PPE Scams
Halyard Responds O&M Halyard recently became aware of attempted fraudulent activities concerning the sale of our products occurring in connection with COVID-19. We are committed to doing all we can to help our customers and combat this activity. Our customers and consumers should be aware that there are people fraudulently
COVID-19 PPE Frequently Asked Questions
What is a respirator? A respirator is a personal protective device that is worn on the face or head and covers at least the nose and mouth. Respirators, including those intended for use in healthcare settings, are certified by the CDC/NIOSH and should be fit tested prior to use. How