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The PM Excellence SEQUR 100 Surgical Face Masks (for single use only) are indicated as protective nose and mouth covering for healthcare workers and patients. These face masks are intended for use in infection control practices as well as any medical or surgical procedure or situations where there is a risk of exposure to microorganism, body fluid, and particulate materials.
PM Excellence SEQUR 100 Surgical Face Mask (light blue) for single use only, are pleated 3-ply masks that consist of the following materials: hydrophobic nonwoven PP (polypropylene) spunbond 35 gsm, 17.5cm, light blue (outer layer); nonwoven PP (poly propylene) spunbond 30gsm, 19.5cm, white (inner layer); and nonwoven PP (polypropylene) meltblown 30gsm, 17.5cm, white (middle filter layer). The PM Excellence SEQUR 100 Surgical Face Mask Light Blue also utilizes soft, latex-free elastic earloops and malleable wire nose piece.
This document describes the performance testing for the PM Excellence SEQUR 100 Surgical Face Mask. This is a medical device, and the testing outlined is to demonstrate substantial equivalence to a predicate device, as required for a 510(k) submission to the FDA. The "acceptance criteria" and "study that proves the device meets the acceptance criteria" in this context refer to the a set of standardized performance tests that surgical masks must pass, and the results of those tests for the new device.
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1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance
| Test Method / Item | Acceptance Criteria | Reported Device Performance | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Resistance (ASTM F1862) | 29 out of 32 pass at 160 mmHg | 31 out of 32 pass at 160 mmHg | Pass |
| Differential Pressure (EN 14683: 2019 Annex C) |
§ 878.4040 Surgical apparel.
(a)
Identification. Surgical apparel are devices that are intended to be worn by operating room personnel during surgical procedures to protect both the surgical patient and the operating room personnel from transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material. Examples include surgical caps, hoods, masks, gowns, operating room shoes and shoe covers, and isolation masks and gowns. Surgical suits and dresses, commonly known as scrub suits, are excluded.(b)
Classification. (1) Class II (special controls) for surgical gowns and surgical masks. A surgical N95 respirator or N95 filtering facepiece respirator is not exempt if it is intended to prevent specific diseases or infections, or it is labeled or otherwise represented as filtering surgical smoke or plumes, filtering specific amounts of viruses or bacteria, reducing the amount of and/or killing viruses, bacteria, or fungi, or affecting allergenicity, or it contains coating technologies unrelated to filtration (e.g., to reduce and or kill microorganisms). Surgical N95 respirators and N95 filtering facepiece respirators are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to § 878.9, and the following conditions for exemption:(i) The user contacting components of the device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible.
(ii) Analysis and nonclinical testing must:
(A) Characterize flammability and be demonstrated to be appropriate for the intended environment of use; and
(B) Demonstrate the ability of the device to resist penetration by fluids, such as blood and body fluids, at a velocity consistent with the intended use of the device.
(iii) NIOSH approved under its regulation.
(2) Class I (general controls) for surgical apparel other than surgical gowns and surgical masks. The class I device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to § 878.9.