The FDA has authorized production of protective face shields outside of the normal clearance pathway during the Covid-19 pandemic, based on Part 5, section D of the “Enforcement Policy for Face Masks and Respirators During the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff.
This face shield has undergone review in a clinical setting and is recommended when fabricated as instructed.
*See "Documentation" tab for Information For Use.
Faceshield 1
3 simple parts:
ONE - 3D Printed Headband/ Visor Frame
TWO - Face Shield
- Fellowes – Thermal Laminating, with UV protection, 9” x 11.5”, 3 mil Thickness
THREE - Elastic Buttonhole Strap
- Daystart – 1” buttonhole knit stretch elastic, 5 yards = 15 straps, White
FEATURES
(sources are linked below)
Made and submitted by:
Wade Nolan and Sunshine Scott Nolan
Mission:
Why FACESHIELD 1 exists
Our mission is to provide fast, simple and effective 3D printed PPE equipment options for frontline healthcare providers.
In response to COVID-19 pandemic and based on CDC guidance:
"To support strategies or options to optimize supplies of facemasks in healthcare settings when there is limited supply." It does not address other aspects of pandemic planning; for those, healthcare facilities can refer to COVID-19 preparedness plans.
Surge capacity refers to the ability to manage a sudden, unexpected increase in patient volume that would otherwise severely challenge or exceed the present capacity of a facility. While there are no commonly accepted measurements or triggers to distinguish surge capacity from daily patient care capacity, surge capacity is a useful framework to approach a decreased supply of facemasks during the COVID-19 response."
References:
CDC Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of Facemasks
NCBI NIH Face shields for infection control: A review
Background:
Faceshield 1 originated based on CDC recommendations for Healthcare Professional strategies for optimizing the supply of facemasks and use of homemade masks.
In short, Homemade masks should ideally be used in combination with a face shield that covers the entire front (that extends to the chin or below) and sides of the face.
Made and tested in
Forest Park-South Avondale, Birmingham, Alabama
Assembly process:
- 3D printed with modified Anet A8
- A blue cone mask, Faceshield 1, and disposable latex gloves were worn during assembly.
Faceshield 1 Prototype Presentation
https://www.canva.com/design/DAD4JveNcQM/91kYHcGcam3UX-U-YKyLHA/view?utm...
Thank You!
UAB Radiation Oncology ad hoc 3D Print PPE Team
(Popple, Stanley, Thomas and Willey)!
Special thanks to sources:
HanochH https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4233193/remixes
Thingiverse
NIH 3D Print Exchange