On Tuesday, October 27, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will host a webinar on Recommendations for Surgical Mask Premarket Notifications, or 510(k)s, as part of the series on Respirators and Other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Health Care Personnel Use during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) refers to protective clothing, helmets, gloves, face shields, goggles, surgical masks, respirators or other equipment designed to protect the wearer from injury or the spread of microorganisms.
During this webinar, the FDA will share information about surgical mask 510(k)s and representatives from the FDA and from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will be available to answer your questions.