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At the time of writing, there is no evidence to demonstrate that a transparent face mask is equivalent to a Type IIR medical mask, and we therefore urge manufacturers and industry to undertake research in this area. During the current pandemic, there is a rise in the use of homemade masks and face coverings with a few schools of thought about whether this is advisable or not. Face masks in healthcare can be used both for source control (worn by an infected individual to prevent onward transmission to others via droplets) and for protection of healthy persons (to protect the wearer from droplets and splashes when exposed to an infected individual). [footnote 1]

Transparent face mask technical specification [Withdrawn] Transparent face mask technical specification

A mask worn by healthcare workers or their patients and service users, the primary purpose of which is to protect the wearer and patient when used in combination with the other hierarchy of appropriate infection prevention control measures but which also facilitates communication by allowing full facial recognition and lip reading/signing alongside other communication methods. The group would like to thank the following for providing comment and advice during the production of this document: Single use only. Do not use if the mask is dirty or broken. Keep away from small children. Nonsterile. The European Safety Federation has advised the following on suspicious certificates for PPE, including FFP2 and FFP3 face masks: Masks complying with this technical specification cannot be referred to as Type IIR medical masks, as that term is defined in EN 14683:2019 and is reserved for products meeting the definition of a medical device that also complies wholly with the requirements for Type IIR medical masks in that standard. Masks complying with this technical specification may however meet some of the requirements of EN 14683:2019. 2. Scope

The new face rules directly affect schools, where face masks are now to be worn by pupils in the classroom. Cases of the virus are high and the government hopes that masks will help stop the spread in indoor places in the country, with pupils in schools now having to wear them. Type IIR face masks EN14683 are medical face masks made up of a 4 ply construction that prevents large particles from reaching the patient or working surfaces. Type IIR Face masks include a splash resistant layer to protect against blood and other bodily fluids. Type IIR face masks are tested in the direction of exhalation (inside to outside) and take into account the efficiency of bacterial filtration. This specification specifically excludes visors and other types of eye or face protection. 3. References Class R: mask resistant to oil for up to eight hours. Here again, a distinction is made between R95, R99 and R100.

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Chris Patterson, CEO of TSL Healthcare, said: “As a British company based in the North of England we are proud to be leading the charge in bringing face masks manufacture to the UK; providing vital PPE at a critical time for both the NHS and the country as a whole. We have plans to increase production over the coming months whilst simultaneously working to improve our efficiencies, cost structure and prices going forward. Note: The conditioning step (immersion in water) will remove water soluble anti-fogging coatings, and while it is necessary for reusable visors (to ensure longevity of the coating between uses), is not considered necessary for single-use masks. We have over 35 years’ experience in manufacturing and selling healthcare products in categories including first aid, period care and continence. We supply major retailers as well as institutions such as the NHS, under their own private label brands as well as our own. FFP2, FFP3, N95 and other respirator masks are effective at protecting the wearer from viral transmission. it seems unlikely that droplets passing close to the sides, top or bottom of the mask would be dealt with differently compared with a Type IIR medical face mask, and therefore in terms of wearer protection we expect a transparent face mask would perform similarly to a Type IIR mask

The aim of the group was to produce a technical specification, based on test methods and some of the design and performance requirements used in established/recognised standards, for transparent face masks, some of which could be considered for use as an alternative to Type IIR medical masks. With globally-renowned strengths in life science, healthcare and advanced manufacturing, Greater Manchester has been able to leverage its local and international business networks to create a dual opportunity; reshoring manufacturing to build a more resilient face mask supply chain and increase the availability of PPE in the city region and the UK, as well as secure an investment project that will generate immediate jobs for people in Wigan, with the potential for more to be created in the near future.”

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Many patients, service users and healthcare workers have requested a transparent version of a face mask. A transparent face mask can support communication between those who have hearing difficulties or are deaf, patients/service users with cognitive problems such as dementia, and those with learning disabilities. With over 25 years extensive experience in the retail and healthcare industry this allows us to offer best in class quality, great service and competitive prices; with plans in place to continue to further improve product pricing in the future. It should be noted that N95 masks can not be officially legally recommended for use in Europe although in the current situation with PPE shortages in practice a more flexible approach seems to be being taken.Greater Manchester has now sourced more than 19 million pieces of PPE, including 7.8 million facemasks, and greater local availability of facemasks is going to be crucial to equipping the NHS and key workers in other sectors. This is also about understanding the economic challenges posed by the crisis, and what we need to do to help the public stay safe and to support local businesses through the recovery period.” When tested according to section 5.2.5 in BS EN 14683:2019, the bioburden of the transparent face mask shall comply with the requirements of Table 1 Section 5.2.7 in BS EN 14683:2019. 5.10 Visibility In the opinion of the group, a transparent mask complying with the design and performance requirements of this document could therefore perform in a comparable manner to a Type IIR mask for source control.