MedLink Type IIR Disposable Face Masks (Pack of 50)
A range of industries require disposable face masks for protection of the wearer and those around them. The MedLink Type IIR Disposable Face Masks (Pack of 50) are the most convenient an cost efficient PPE option for professionals and everyday users alike. Made of a lightweight material and featuring nose wiring for an adjustable fit, these masks significantly reduce the likelihood of contracting airborne diseases and other illness caused by cross-contamination.
What's Included?
Sizing Guide
The MedLink Disposable Face Masks are designed to fit the majority of users, since they come in a universal size.
Customisable Fit
You can customise the fit of these face masks using the inbuilt nose-wire, which can bend to fit the wearer's nose size and shape through gentle pressure with the fingers. In addition, the elasticated ear loops allow you to tighten and loosen the mask's fit for additional customisation.
Key Specifications
- Product Type: Disposable Face Mask
- Material Layers: Polypropylene
- Nose Wire: Polyethylene-coated Steel Wire
- Earloops: Terylene, Spandex
- Sterility: Non-sterile
- Certifications/Compliance (Europe) Medical Device Regulation: (EU) 2017/745; EN 14683:2019
- For Use With (Application): Medical
- Length (Metric): 17.5cm
- Width (Metric): 9.5cm
- Colour: Blue
- Size: 17.5 x 9.5cm
- Style: Type IIR
- Disposable: Yes
- Latex Free: Yes
- Packaging Quantity: 50 Pack
Key Features and Benefits
These face masks come with a number of benefits which are particularly useful when utilised in professional medical and health spaces:
- Disposable, single-use protection is the best way to avoid cross-contamination
- A CE Class I Medical Device, certified under (EU) 2017/745
- Meets the EN14683:2019 standard for medical use in professional environments
- Features a soft, flexible, internally wired upper seam for a comfortable snug fit
- Knitted elastic ear loops ensure the fit is sufficiently tight yet unrestrictive
- Nonwoven polypropylene inner and outer layers keeps the mask breathable
- Melt blown polypropylene middle layer for filtration of airborne viruses
- Meets the EN ISO 10993-10:2013 standard for skin irritation and sensitisation
- Universal size and easy fitting for ease of use in large quantities by companies
Why Use Polypropylene for Face Masks?
Polypropylene and polyethylene are the most popular, and most highly recommend type of face masks for containing and reducing the transmission of diseases. This is for a few different reasons: firstly, this is because they are non-woven fabrics, meaning they are highly efficient at filtering bacteria in airflow than woven cloth. Secondly, the materials in these fibres are not harmful to breathe in (since they don't shed anyway) whilst the fibres in woven materials are.
When to Wear Disposable Face Masks
You can wear disposable face masks when working with the following materials:
- Hazardous chemicals
- Radioactive materials
- Level 2 microorganisms
- Chemical or biological toxins
- Highly reactive materials
What Environments Require Disposable Face Masks?
Medical face masks are typically worn in the following environments:
- By surgeons and doctors in operating theatres and general hospitals
- Environments with increased risk of airborne diseases (such as enclosed spaces)
- Nail technicians and people at risk of inhaling small particulates
Why Do Medical Professionals Wear Masks?
It's important for medical professionals to wear masks for several different reasons:
- Masks act as a safety barrier between the patient and professional
- Masks prevent cross contamination, infection and disease
- Masks prevent airborne diseases spreading, such as COVID-19
Why Are Masks Helpful for Every Day Use?
Non-professionals can use masks to protect themselves and others from the following issues:
- Masks can reduce and prevent viral transmission (when worn correctly)
- Masks protect others if you are unknowingly carrying an airborne disease
- Masks protect you when others are carrying airborne diseases
- Masks protect vulnerable individuals (such as people with health conditions)
- Masks protect key workers who regularly expose themselves to illnesses
Where Should I Wear a Disposable Face Mask?
The best places to wear disposable masks for non-professional wear are in the following places:
- Public transport, such as planes, trains and other public transport
- In small enclosed areas where you are in close proximity with others
- When you are coming into contact with at-risk individuals, such as the elderly
- When you are in environments full of vulnerable people, such as hospitals
How To Stay Safe While Working with Disposable Face Masks
When using single-use, disposable face masks in labs, there are a number of important precautions you can take to stay safe:
- Wash hands thoroughly before using and applying the mask
- Discard the face mask at the end of each shift and do not reuse
- Dispose of and replace immediately in the case of chemical contact
- Adjust the mask's fit with the internal wiring and adjustable ear loops
- Do not touch masks with gloved hands
- Discard and replace masks if they are wet or damaged
- Dispose of masks before leaving the lab to avoid cross-contamination
Disposable Design for Hygiene
The best way to ensure safety and hygiene in the workplace (particularly in medical, lab and healthcare environments) is through disposable PPE. These face masks are therefore the best solution since they can be easily discarded after use for the best guarantee of safety.
Disclaimer
Please note these face masks are for use when guarding against splash, basic fumes and dust.
Technical Information
To understand the technical specifications of these face masks, please look at the below documents:
