Table 3.
Results of Moist Heat Autoclave Decontamination of 3M 1805 FFRs at 115°C for 60 Minutes.a
| Method | Mask Type | SteriGage Result | ATTEST Result | NIOSH Fit Test Result | Mean Retention of Aerosolized Particles (%R) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 μm | 1.0 μm | 5.0 μm | |||||
| Control | 1805 | NA | NA | Pass | 86.96 ± 0.18 | 98.97 ± 0.13 | 99.92 ± 0.17 |
| 115°C for 60 min (1 cycle) | 1805 (n = 3) | Pass | Pass | Pass (3 of 3) | 75.58 ± 2.50 | 98.04 ± 0.45 | 99.81 ± 0.47 |
| 115°C for 60 min (2 cycles) | 1805 (n = 3) | Pass | Pass | Pass (3 of 3) | 79.08 ± 5.15 | 97.83 ± 0.54 | 99.88 ± 0.24 |
| 115°C for 60 min (3 cycles) | 1805 (n = 3) | Pass | Pass | Pass (3 of 3) | 87.09 ± 0.86 | 98.25 ± 0.64 | 99.16 ± 2.53 |
a NA indicates not applicable.