Use of Imported N95-Style Masks May Put Healthcare Workers and Patients at Risk
An ECRI lab tour
Register to view a recording of our September 29, 2020, live-streamed lab webcast. Focus areas include:
- Current supply chain disruptions
- Diffferences between KN95 and N95 masks
- ECRI mask testing program, results, and conclusions
- Guidance and recommendations on using KN95 masks
The presentation concludes with an informative Q&A session based on questions from hospitals around the globe.
Speakers
- Dr. Andrew Furman, Executive Director, Clinical Excellence, ECRI
- Tim Browne, Executive Director, Supply Chain Services, ECRI
- Chris Lavanchy, Engineering Director, Device Evaluation, ECRI
- Jason Launders, Director of Operations, Device Evaluation, ECRI
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