Imported N95-Style Masks May Pose Safety Risks

Mask testing provides assurance and guidance to help protect healthcare workers and patients

As COVID-19 cases increase, so does the need to protect healthcare workers and patients from the risk of exposure. While the use of N95 respirator masks help mitigate this problem, many N95-style respirator masks available through nontraditional international suppliers do not meet safety standards.

ECRI’s recent research indicates nearly 70% of imported respiratory masks fail to meet NIOSH standards for filtration. Our N95-Style Mask Testing Program provides assurance on whether masks you have procured or plan to purchase meet industry standards.

Read our recent PPE Testing Report for more information on the performance of N95-style masks and contact us today to learn more about how we can help:

Test the efficiency of masks to assure that they perform at the level claimed
Test masks prior to purchase to provide you with data to make informed decisions.
Recommend functionally equivalent alternatives to meet your needs.

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We’ll be glad to contact you to discuss your testing needs.