Decontamination solutions for compatible N95 flat-fold style respirators

This interim order expanded use allows for the emergency use of the BRAVO 17V or 21V Porous Wrapped 121°C Cycle in decontaminating compatible N95 flat-fold style respirators (3M 1870+, 9210 + models only), up to 10 times for single‐user reuse by healthcare personnel.

Additional information pertaining to the IO can be found on the COLTENE SciCan COVID-19 resource page, https://www.scican.com/corona-virus-resources/:

• Health Canada Authorization for Expanded Use.
• Instructions for Healthcare Personnel: Preparation of Compatible Flat-Fold Style N95 Respirators for Decontamination Using the SciCan BRAVO Chamber Autoclaves.
• Instructions for Healthcare Facilities: Decontamination of Compatible Flat-Fold Style N95 Respirators Using the SciCan BRAVO Chamber Autoclaves.

Also available is a fact sheet addressing the following topics:

• What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
• What do I need to know about the emergency use of decontaminated N95 respirators?
• Preparing compatible N95 respirators for decontamination.
• Use of decontaminated N95 respirators.
• What are the known and potential benefits and risks of using decontaminated N95 respirators?
• What is an interim order?
• Where can I go for updates and more information?

(Source: COLTENE SciCan)

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