Table 1.
Results of Moist Heat Autoclave Decontamination of 3M 1860 FFRs at 115°C for 60 Minutes and 121.1°C for 30 Minutes.a
| Moist Steam Decontamination Method | Mask Type | SteriGage Result | ATTEST Result | NIOSH Fit Test Result | Mean Retention of Aerosolized Particles (%R) (n = 1) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 μm | 1.0 μm | 5.0 μm | ||||||
| Control | 1860 | NA | NA | Pass | 98.62 | 99.66 | 99.89 | |
| 115°C for 60 min (1 cycle) | 1860 (n = 3) | Pass | Pass | Fail (3 of 3) | 89.56 | 99.58 | 100 | |
| 121°C for 30 min (1 cycle) | 1860 (n = 3) | Pass | Pass | Fail (3 of 3) | 88.55 | 98.78 | 99.96 | |
a NA indicates not applicable.