What is the 3M Health Care Particulate Respirator & Surgical Mask 1860, N95?
The 3M 1860 is a disposable, cup-shaped N95 respirator designed for healthcare workers, filtering at least 95% of certain non-oil based particulates while remaining fluid resistant to blood and infectious spatter (ASTM F1862). It meets CDC guidelines for Mycobacterium tuberculosis exposure control and suits operating rooms, TB wards, clinics, patient care, labour and delivery, laboratories and pandemic stockpiling. Supplied in genuine 3M packaging with fit testing, user training and stockpiling programmes available from KRIMS Meditech Solutions across Africa.
What is it used for?
Operating rooms, TB wards, clinics, patient care, labour & delivery, infection control, laboratory, pandemic preparedness and stockpiling.
Key features
- Advanced electrostatic media
- braided comfort straps
- nose foam
- no exhalation valve.
Technical considerations
Filter class: NIOSH N95 (at least 95% filtration efficiency against certain non-oil based particulates) BFE: > 99% Fluid resistant: ASTM F1862 FDA cleared as a surgical mask; registered medical device Meets CDC guidelines for Mycobacterium tuberculosis exposure control Respirator style: cup; colour: teal Strap attachment: stapled braided elastic; nose foam: yes Assigned Protection Factor (APF): 10 Pack size: 120 respirators per case
Specifications should be confirmed against official 3M documentation before purchase decisions. Where a specification is not listed here, KRIMS will confirm it with the manufacturer on request.
Who may need it?
- Facility types: Hospitals, Teaching Hospitals, Government, Military, NGOs, Laboratories
How to evaluate this equipment
When reviewing Personal Protective Equipment, healthcare facilities should assess clinical fit with existing workflows, compliance with applicable standards, integration with installed systems, serviceability, and the availability of qualified biomedical engineering support in their region.
Purchasing considerations
- Availability: On Request
KRIMS provides end-to-end support including supply, installation, commissioning, calibration, preventive maintenance and operator training. Request a quote for current pricing and delivery schedules for the 3M Health Care Particulate Respirator & Surgical Mask 1860, N95 (1860).