{"id":3442,"date":"2020-04-07T17:00:23","date_gmt":"2020-04-07T16:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one-pointzero.com\/?p=3442"},"modified":"2020-04-07T17:44:13","modified_gmt":"2020-04-07T16:44:13","slug":"one-point-zeros-covid19-mask-information-for-buyers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one-pointzero.com\/technology\/one-point-zeros-covid19-mask-information-for-buyers\/","title":{"rendered":"One Point Zero\u2019s COVID19 Mask Information for Buyers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Since the 20th<\/sup> of January 2020, One Point Zero, with its global teams across Shenzhen China, Hong Kong, Berlin, Z\u00fcrich, Dublin, London and Paris, have been carefully monitoring the COVID19 situation. Our presence in South China and our close relationship with the Hong Kong government (HK Gov) has led to the setup of a safe, secure and audited supply chain for the HK Gov to procure medical equipment such as respirators, surgical masks, hydro alcoholic gel, disinfectant spray, hospital beds and ventilators.<\/h4>\n

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In addition to managing procurement with the HK Gov medical experts, One Point Zero is in constant communication with advisors from the medical corps in Germany (German military advisors) and France (former APHP director \u2013 Assistance Publique H\u00f4pitaux de Paris).<\/h4>\n

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In the following pages, we outline the general purpose information on the articles of first necessity (respirators & masks and how to select them). This is to inform hospital purchasers in Europe, how to select the right masks. This guide is followed by an outlook and conclusion on the state of the market and challenges for the global supply chain.<\/h4>\n

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Masks<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Masks need to be chosen based on function, fit and filtration capability that matches with the protection needs for each procedure or risk level.<\/h4>\n

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    Respirators<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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    Surgical masks<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The N95 denomination is an American standard and means that the mask Bacterial Filtration Efficiency reaches a minimum of 95%.<\/h4>\n

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    CE approved surgical respirators & masks are manufactured by manufacturers that have both:<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n