The patented 3M™ Aura™ 1800+ Series Healthcare Particulate Respirators provide effective respiratory protection for use in medical environments where health care workers will be exposed to airborne dust particles and bio-aerosols particles. This fluid-resistant surgical respirator helps reduce exposure to blood and body fluids; cleared for sale by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). NIOSH approved for at least 95 percent filtration efficiency against certain non-oil based particulates.
Features unique to the Aura™ 1800+ Series Particulate Respirators include sculpted nose panel that follows the contours of your nose allowing more room for eyewear, embossed top panel that is designed to help reduce the fogging of eyewear from warm, moist exhaled air, and innovative chin tab designed for ease of positioning, donning, and adjustment. The unique three-panel flat fold design is collapse resistant and offers convenient storage and portability; the individual packaging helps protect the respirator from contamination before use. Soft inner material, adjustable noseclip and dual elastic headbands help provide a comfortable and secure seal. As a surgical mask, it is designed to be fluid resistant to splash and spatter of blood and other infectious materials. NIOSH approved N95. Meets CDC guidelines for M. tuberculosis exposure control. FDA cleared for use as a surgical mask. > 99% BFE (Bacterial Filtration Efficiency) according to ASTM F2101. Highest level of fluid resistance according to ASTM F1862 at 160 mm Hg. Not made from natural rubber latex. Potential settings and applications may include: Operating Rooms, Clinics, TB Wards, Patient Care, Labor and Delivery, Infection Control Practices, Laboratory, emergency or pandemic preparedness planning, stockpiling, etc. Can also be used to help reduce inhalation of certain airborne biological particles like Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. Example applications include emergency or pandemic preparedness planning and stockpiling, etc. The 3M Aura™ 1870+ is designed to fit a broad range of face sizes and shapes.* For more information, refer to the 3M Respirator Fit Study available in the Resources Section under the White Papers tab WARNING: These respirators help reduce exposures to certain airborne contaminants. Before use, the wearer must read and understand the User Instructions provided as a part of the product packaging. In the U.S., a written respiratory protection program must be implemented meeting all the requirements of OSHA 1910.134 including training, fit testing and medical evaluation. In Canada, CSA standards Z94.4 requirements must be met and/or requirements of the applicable jurisdiction, as appropriate. Misuse may result in sickness or death. For correct use, see package instructions, supervisor, or call 3M PSD Technical Service in USA at 1-800-247-3941 and in Canada at 1-800-267-4414.