Table 4.
Results of Moist Heat Autoclave Decontamination of 3M 1805 FFRs at 121.1°C for 30 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 |
| 121.1°C for 30 min (1 cycle) | 1805 (n = 3) | Pass | Pass | Pass (3 of 3) | 86.96 ± 2.70 | 98.79 ± 0.24 | 99.91 ± 0.17 |
| 121.1°C for 30 min (2 cycles) | 1805 (n = 3) | Pass | Pass | Pass (3 of 3) | 75.21 ± 2.98 | 97.96 ± 0.39 | 99.93 ± 0.15 |
| 121.1°C for 30 min (3 cycles) | 1805 (n = 3) | Pass | Pass | Pass (3 of 3) | 59.71 ± 8.51 | 96.04 ± 1.05 | 99.83 ± 0.25 |
a NA indicates not applicable.