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When a mask is both cleared by FDA as a surgical mask and certified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) as an N95 respirator, FDA calls it a \surgical N95 respirator.\" Surgical N95 respirators are worn when the surgical team (1) may be exposed to very small particles (e.g., fine aerosolized droplets), (2) cares for patients with known or suspected tuberculosis or other highly infectious microorganisms (e.g., avian influenza)."

Isolator Plus® N95 Particulate Respirator Minntech Corporation Maximum protection NIOSH approved use when treating patients with airborne diseases such as TB or Influenza. PFE=99%@0.1 micron. BFE=99.9%@3.1 ...More