FDA Recommends Against Use of O&M N95 Respirators

The FDA is recommending that consumers, healthcare providers, and facilities not use certain surgical N95 respirators manufactured by O&M Halyard, and to use caution with certain surgical masks and pediatric face masks manufactured by O&M Halyard. Test results show certain models of these products do not meet quality and performance expectations and may not provide expected fluid barrier protection to the wearer. Read the FDA safety notice.