The patented 3M™ Aura™ 1800+ Series Healthcare Particulate Respirators provide effective respiratory protection for use in medical environments where health care workers will be exposed to airborne dust particles and bio-aerosols particles. This fluid-resistant surgical respirator helps reduce exposure to blood and body fluids; cleared for sale by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). NIOSH approved for at least 95 percent filtration efficiency against certain non-oil based particulates.
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