Halyard FLUIDSHIELD N95 Mask: The Newest Line of Defense

For the past 2 years, now going on 3, we’ve been dealing with a global pandemic that the world was not prepared for. In late 2019, the pathogen now known as COVID-19 had been discovered in a few cases. But the case numbers grew and grew into dangerous territory in a short amount of time. And by around March of 2020, the world was put into mandatory shutdown for the safety of each country and its people. For awhile, medical supplies were in high demand, but with low supply that couldn’t begin to keep up. To this day, that is still a prevalent issue in some areas, and everybody’s worry is that it could happen again. The biggest area of concern was proper masks were the item that was needed the most. Nobody could keep up with the demand for masks that were needed by everyone.

People were either selling out of their internal stock, or people would buy and resell them at exorbitant prices. Taking gross advantage of this bad situation. Now, today we have a reasonably steady supply of face masks of all kinds. However, people have started questioning which of these masks even work to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But now, if you happen to share those fears, there is no longer any reason for concern. Our friends at Halyard have your back with their FLUIDSHIELD N95 Particulate Filter Respirators. And if you just want to talk to someone for any questions you may have, call our Free Tech Support at 704-966-1650 Option 3.

What Are They? 

Well for starters, N95 Respirators is the abbreviated term for the masks themselves. They’re normally designated as filtering facepiece respirators, because some have a noticeable square filter that sits in the center. These filters can filter out 95% of particles going into the filter.

However, Halyard has made the FLUIDSHIELD with a different idea in mind. Instead of having a potentially compromising filter on the front, the inside of the bill-shaped tip is filled with 5 layer filtration fabrics.

What Makes FLUIDSHIELD Different?

Like we mentioned above, one distinct feature of Halyard’s new N95’s are the switch to this splash-proof mask design. There is no front facing filter, instead the inside is lined with filter fabric. But there are other qualities that set it apart as well.

FDA Approved

Some other N95 masks are industrial grade, sure. And they carry the stamp for emergency use. But Halyard’s FLUIDSHIELD N95 masks are 100% FDA approved and cleared for use in healthcare settings as medical devices.

Homemade Guarantee

Every Halyard N95 has the guarantee that it’s manufactured right here on home turf. While some of these medical devices get mass produced in the East, Halyard always plays the home game right here in the US.

Comfort and Quality

Unlike some of the other N95’s that are uncomfortable and incompatible, just a hassle really… The FLUIDSHIELD masks come in a variety of sizes to fit comfortably. And with an adjustable and malleable nose wire. The straps on the mask are also bonded and not stapled like other medical use masks.

And not only does it feel better around the outside, the inside is also twice as large. That is to say twice as large as other N95’s. And it all exceeds the 100% standards of breathability which state: “NIOSH-certified respirators have two different breathability limits: one for inhalation and one for exhalation. For inhalation, the air flow resistance limit is 35mm, more than double the maximum allowed under the F3502 standard.”

Supply, Meet Demand

To top off al of these amazing qualities, let’s talk quantity. Halyard has complete control over their entire supply chain. This means that they can completely keep control of how the supply faces the demand. And they’ve shown that they can keep it up and even overcome it. They’re ramping up production so that any person or place that needs them can get them.

Final Thoughts

Masks are one of the most important lines of defense we have during the pandemic. They can help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 by making sure no airborne pathogens make their way into our bodies. However, it hasn’t been as easy to get one as before this all started. And depending on where you look, quality may be an afterthought to quantity. Especially with the problem of supply and demand that the pandemic has brought with it. Luckily, Halyard is here to help. Their new FLUIDSHIELD N95 brand of masks have what it takes to keep the pathogens at bay.

The build inside and out is quality. These masks have a list of points worth noting, like:

• NIOSH approved to filter out at least 95% of every small (<0.3micron) particles including bacteria and viruses. 
• FDA-cleared Class 2 medical devices. 
• SO-SOFT lined for comfort.
• Folds flat for compact storage. 
• Meets — and exceeds — NIOSH breathability standards. 

And not only that. Halyard plans to make sure that everybody who needs it can be as safe as possible by overseeing the supply themselves. There’s no need to worry if there are any good masks available to keep you safe, because Halyard has your back. There are many different kinds of masks you can find, but this is the best place to start.

As always if you have any questions about this process or anything else please feel free to contact us and take advantage of our “FREE TECH SUPPORT.”

We also offer FREE VIRTUAL TECH SUPPORT to “See and Talk” with a “Real Time Live Technician” for any problems you may be in need of help with.

You can also use our “FREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM”. Take the guesswork and worrying about what unit is due for maintenance and which maintenance cycle it is time for. We will keep track of all your autoclaves and let you know when it’s time for anything.

We now carry Halyard FLUIDSHIELD N95 masks available here on our website.