Alternative names
Face mask, N95
Type of medical device or related product
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Intended population age
Intended population sex
Level of technical knowledge
Capital
Reusable
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Healthcare unit
EMDN related code(s)
T020604
MEDICAL USE FACE MASKS, TYPE II AND IIR
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GMDN related code(s)
66199
Surgical/medical face mask, non-antimicrobial, single-use (A flexible, loose-fitting mask designed to be placed over the mouth and/or nose of a healthcare worker to permit normal breathing while protecting the patient and wearer from the transfer of large particles (e.g., blood, body fluids, and airborne particulate materials). It does not include an antimicrobial/antiviral agent(s) and it is not a form-shaped filtering device (i.e., not a respirator). It is made of a flexible, porous fabric or paper material and is typically secured using elastic head straps or ties; it may incorporate a forming nosepiece (metal wire) and/or transparent face/eye visor. This is a single-use device.)
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WHO resources on medical devices
Interagency list of priority medical devices for essential interventions for reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health
WHO list of priority medical devices for cancer management
WHO List of Priority Medical Devices for management of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes
WHO List of Priority medical devices list for the COVID-19 response and associated technical specifications
Package of eye care interventions
Trauma and Emergency Surgery Kit (TESK) 2019
WHO medical devices website
WHO priority medical devices website
WHO essential in vitro diagnostic website