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ExxonMobil Partners with Global Center for Healthcare Innovation to Redesign Reusable Face Shields and Masks

 Last Update: 2022-08-22
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ExxonMobil and the Center for Global Healthcare Innovation (GCMI) announced that they have initiated multi-sector and joint development projects to rapidly redesign and manufacture reusable personal protective equipment such as face shields and masks, which are Spread and demand exceeds supply

Redesigned mask with replaceable cartridge system

At present, a new type of industrial mask is in rapid production

In this design, the filter is disposable, while the main components of the mask can withstand repeated sterilization, thereby extending the life cycle of the product and addressing the deficiencies of N95 masks

Samples of the mask are currently being tested and reviewed by the U.
S.
Food and Drug Administration

Once approved, manufacturers say they will be able to produce up to 40,000 ready-to-use masks and cartridges per hour

Karen McKee, President of ExxonMobil Chemical, said: "Accelerating the development of advanced technologies to help those who are fighting the COVID-19 pandemic is critical to society

50,000 reusable face shields distributed to hospitals

Another product developed by GCMI is a face shield made of advanced polymers that can withstand harsh sterilization conditions for repeated use while meeting the visibility and safety requirements of current design >

The technology complies with existing safety standards and shortens the time from design to first-line use of products

ExxonMobil is letting its experts provide technical expertise and shipping polypropylene from its production sites in Baytown, Texas, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Shipping of raw materials for mask assembly will be expedited if required
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The company will also facilitate supply chain interfaces to expedite deployment
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GCMI has collaborated on projects during the COVID-19 pandemic to promote the design, development, proofing, validation and implementation of protective equipment for the protection of frontline healthcare workers
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As a comprehensive medical device innovation center in the southeastern United States, GCMI is committed to accelerating development, expanding business and improving life and health
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