Hong Kong-based Filligent has received FDA regulatory approval to bring company’s BioFriend BioMask to the U.S. market. The surgical mask actively provides both anti-viral and anti-microbial protection, and is used just like any other mask.
More details from the product page:
This mask uses a proprietary hydrophilic plastic coating on the outer layer that rapidly absorbs infectious droplets away from the surface of the mask and into the inner layers where pathogens are inactivated (killed) by low pH and the natural ions, copper and zinc.
Antimicrobial protection
Over 350x greater barrier protection
Kills 99.9% of pandemic influenza on contact, including H1N1
Also effective against TB1, rhinovirus, MRSA & measles
Pandemic & seasonal precaution
Reduces risks of cross-contamination
– hands – equipment – surfaces
Self-sanitizing for extended wear2
Easy breathing
Engineered to fit a broad range of face sizes and shapes
Durable (logistics, storage, shelf life)
Safe: non-irritant, non-toxic
Protects patients & surgeons from spread of infective agents
CE certified: EN14683, Type IIR surgical mask
Exceeds ASTM F2100-07 high barrier surgical face mask standards
Press release: Filligent Makes History – Receives FDA Approval …
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