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Stockpiled N95 respirator/surgical mask release beyond manufacturer-designated shelf-life: a French experience

BACKGROUND: To reduce the shortage of N95 respirators and surgical masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, stockpiled equipment beyond its expiry date could be released. Aim: Centralized testing of batches of expired surgical masks and N95 for safe distribution to hospital departments saving users time....

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Autores principales: Brun, D., Curti, C., Mekideche, T., Benech, A., Hounliasso, I., Lamy, E., Castera, C., Rathelot, P., Vanelle, P.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Healthcare Infection Society. Published by Elsevier Ltd. 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7395218/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32745593
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2020.07.032