May 16, 2008 - -Consumers concerned about an influenza outbreak can breathe a little easier: 3M has just released two new NIOSH N95 respirators for use by the general public in public health medical emergencies.These two respirators—3M™ Particulate Respirator 8612F and 3M™ Particulate Respirator 8670F—are unique because they are the first to receive clearance by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to reduce exposure to airborne germs during a public health medical emergency such as an influenza pandemic. The FDA outlined a special clearance process for N95 respirators used by the general public in public health medical emergencies in order to provide reasonable assurance of their safety and effectiveness... 3M's Press Release -
