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Reprocessing N95s with hydrogen peroxide vaporization: A robust system from collection to dispensing.

Authors :
Weinheimer CM
Ellsworth M
Ferguson L
Boston K
Haltiwanger B
Pavlovitch S
Warren M
Patel B
Katz J
Ostrosky-Zeichner L
Source :
American journal of infection control [Am J Infect Control] 2021 Apr; Vol. 49 (4), pp. 508-511. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Oct 20.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

The SARS-CoV2 pandemic has created extreme shortages of N95 mask necessitating the need for rapid development of reuse and reprocessing plans. Our aim was to create a process to recapture, reprocess, and redistribute N95 masks using hydrogen peroxide vapor as a real time disinfection method within a large hospital system. We were able to recapture and reprocess 29, 706 N95 masks using hydrogen peroxide vapor with approximately 25% loss due to damage.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1527-3296
Volume :
49
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
American journal of infection control
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
33091511
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2020.10.011