Is designed to help provide respiratory protection for the wearer. This product has a filter efficiency level of 95% or greater against particulate aerosols free of oil. It is fluid resistant, disposable and may be worn in surgery. It can fit a wide range of face sizes.
- NIOSH approved as a Type N95 respirator to meet OSHA requirements and CDC guidelines for TB exposure control. Tests conducted by NIOSH in accordance with 42 CFR 84.
- Can be used during laser surgery, electrocautery and other procedures using powered medical instruments to help reduce wearer exposure to airborne particles (plume, smoke) generated during these procedures.
- Fluid resistant to help reduce potential exposure of the wearer to the spray, spatter and aerosol of blood and body fluids. 1870 highly fluid and splash resistant.
- 3M offers training materials and services to help meet OSHA training regulations for the use of respirators.
- They do not contain either natural rubber latex or dry natural rubber as components in the products or packaging.
- The 1860 is available in regular (1860) and small sizes (1860S) to fit a variety of face shapes and sizes.
- The 1870 fits most face sizes and head shapes, allowing standardization to a single respirator for use in the facility. Singly dispensed in individually packaged, sealed pouches to prevent contamination.
- Before use for respiratory protection, a written respiratory protection program must be implemented meeting all the equirements of OSHA 2aC7R1910.134 such as medical evaluation, training, and fit testing. When used only as a surgical mask, fit testing is not required.
