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FDA Issues New Guidance for Face Masks and Respirators During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

March 26th, 2020

As the nation’s industry mobilizes to fill the N95 protective mask shortage, the Food and Drug Administration has issued new non-binding guidance.

Below is information extracted from the document. Be sure to read it in full.

FDA is issuing this guidance to provide a policy to help expand the availability of general use face masks for the general public and particulate filtering facepiece respirators (including N95 respirators) for health care professionals during this pandemic. Additionally, this policy is intended to remain in effect only for the duration of the public health emergency related to COVID-19 declared by the Department of Health and Human Services.

They believe the policy set forth in this guidance may help address these urgent public health concerns by clarifying the regulatory landscape of face masks and respirators, helping to expand the availability of general use face masks for use by the general public, and of filtering facepiece respirators (including N95 respirators) for use by health care professionals in healthcare settings.

They recognize that there are multiple types of face masks, those intended for medical use (N95) as well as others. When alternatives, such as FDA-cleared masks or respirators, are unavailable, individuals, including healthcare professionals, might improvise PPE. FDA does not intend to object to individuals’ distribution and use of improvised PPE when no alternatives, such as FDA-cleared masks or respirators, are available.

Wherever possible, health care facilities should continue to use FDA-cleared face masks and NIOSH-approved and/or FDA-cleared N95 respirators or better. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, FDA has also issued EUAs that authorize certain N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirators, including NIOSH-approved disposable FFRs9 and imported non-NIOSH-approved disposable FFRs10, for use in healthcare settings by healthcare personnel and are intended to help increase availability of these devices to front-line personnel during the public health emergency.

FDA requests that makers of alternative masks contact them to determine if they meet Emergency Use Authorization specifications.

The information on how to submit is in the guidance. Read it here.

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SOTech Builds Face Masks In Response To COVID-19 Announcement

March 26th, 2020

SOTech converted part of their sewing floor this week to build face masks for local hospitals in Los Angeles that are terribly understocked in PPE. Now that they are up to speed producing 3000 masks a day, they want to support other organizations, companies and individuals in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

They designed a ripstop cotton mask with a double ply forming a pocket to hold a non-medically rated disposable filter. The pocket

can also hold some models of N-95 or surgical masks made by other manufacturers. These washable covers are reusable. We are using materials common to SOTECH’s inventory – camouflage, olive and khaki tan ripstop and sheer cotton cloth. All masks include a metal nose contour piece sewn in and elastic ear loops that are one-size fits all. This elastic may or may not contain Laytex. Product is sold in mass quantities or three-packs encouraging users to wash and dry masks between uses rotating them and changing filter inserts each time.

Download pdf here.

Per FDA Guidelines: Face masks may be used when FDA cleared masks are unavailable. It is recommended against use in a surgical setting or where significant exposure to liquid bodily or other hazardous fluids may be expected. Body contacting materials include cotton cloth and elastic ear loops which may contain Laytex.

This is a one-time project only for community support until industry is able to provide adequate stocks of surgical masks and N-95 masks to first responders and the community. Available while supplies last. sotechtactical.com/collections/new/products/medical-protective-mask

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Federal Ammunition Expands Its Top Gun Product Line with Two New Higher Velocity Options

March 26th, 2020

ANOKA, Minnesota – March 23, 2020 – For decades, Top Gun loads have been pulverizing even the most challenging clay targets. New for 2020, two higher velocity (1,300 feet-per-second) loads have been added to the Top Gun product line. These are 1-ounce, 12-gauge, 2 ¾-inch loads in shot size 7.5 or 8. Shipments of this product have begun to arrive at dealers.

Now shooters can get that same trusted performance with Top Gun loads specifically designed for great performance in all applications of clay target shooting. They push their payloads fast to shorten leads yet reduce felt recoil to allow for quicker follow-up shots.

Features & Benefits

• New 1-ounce 12-gauge, 2 ¾-inch offerings

• Loads designed specifically for clays shooters

• High velocities at 1,300 fps, and less felt recoil

• Hard, quality pellets for breaking more clays

• Consistent, reliable Federal primer

• Unique wad column produces consistent patterns

Part No. / Description / MSRP

TGSH12 7.5 / 12 gauge 2 3/4 inch, 1 ounce, 1,300 fps, 7.5, 25-count / $9.99

TGSH12 8 / 12 gauge 2 3/4 inch 1 ounce, 1,300 fps, 8, 25-count / $9.99

Federal ammunition can be found at dealers nationwide or purchased online direct from Federal. For more information on all products from Federal or to shop online, visit www.federalpremium.com.

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StatGear’s Hygiene Hand Antimicrobial Brass EDC Door Opener & Stylus Helps You Flatten The Curve

March 26th, 2020

We received this note from StatGear founder Avi Goldstein and thought his idea was worth a share.

My company StatGear was started by myself, a NY City Paramedic 10 years ago and has been focused on designing ans manufacturing survival and rescue tools for many first responders and government agencies as well as some innovative edc (everyday carry) items for outdoor enthusiasts.

Our newly launched Kickstarter campaign is to raise funds for a keychain tool to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.

The Hygiene Hand is made from Brass. It won’t stop the COVID-19 virus from surviving on the surface but studies show it’s only there for hours rather than days associated with some other materials such as steel.

Here are a some of the uses for this device. It gives you some stand-off from those surface areas that might harbor the virus.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/34951038/hygiene-hand-antimicrobial-brass-edc-door-opener-and-stylus

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VZ No.2 Tactical G-10 Pencils

March 26th, 2020

The VZ No.2 Tactical G-10 Pencils are a great addition to your EDC kit. They are both lightweight and look like the real thing. They’re hand made in the USA from solid G-10, making them damn near unbreakable and invisible to metal detectors. They might look like a real pencil, but don’t expect to write an essay with one. At least not in lead.

vzgrips.com/products/vz-no-2-tactical-g-10-pencil

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Qore Performance Expanding its Team

March 26th, 2020

For Immediate Release

Sterling, VA – Qore Performance is expanding its team with a Marketing Manager. Tyler Van Horn, an Army Veteran and native of Seattle, Washington, joins our team with a wealth of experience in pushing human performance to the limits in the most hostile environments on earth.

Tyler has a fifteen year career in Army Special Operations, with twelve deployments worldwide. He has served in the Army’s most elite units and has been decorated for valor in combat. In addition to his professional career, his personal hobbies include alpine climbing, ultralight long distance backpacking, and constantly experimenting with ways to improve performance in these fields.

When asked about why he joined Qore Performance Tyler says, “besides a high-performing and creative team, the thing that attracted me most to Qore Performance was the intersection of science and design to create simple, functional solutions to some of the most persistent environmental problems that operators, athletes, and industrial workers face. Qore Performance’s mission to transform human performance by protecting and empowering end-users in the most hostile environments on earth is something I really believe in. I’m totally stoked to be part of this team.”

As Marketing Manager, Tyler will be responsible for communicating Qore Performance’s mission to the world by working with our Brand Ambassadors and media outlets. Tyler will also work closely with our design team to provide input from his experience and the valuable feedback we receive from our customers.

Justin Li, Co-Founder and CEO of Qore Performance, says that “bringing Tyler on the team seemed a natural fit as he was eager to learn about what goes on behind the production of the types of kit he’s used his entire career. He also brings end-user experience that will be very helpful in our drive to constantly improve our design.”

Li went on to elaborate on Tyler’s role, “Tyler has already contributed significantly with the production of our ICE (IcePlate Carrier Exoskeleton) product video and a new educational resource on our IceAge Insights blog reviewing the different types of PPE cooling solutions available to our Military, First Responders and Health Care Providers. This single educational resource is incredibly important right now to help protect and preserve one of our most precious resources (First Responders and Health Care Providers) in the fight against Cornoavirus,”

As a rapidly growing company, Qore Performance is looking to further expand its team with a full time Customer Experience and Fulfillment Specialist. Click here for additional details.

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USAF Basic Military Training Establishes Tactical Combat Casualty Care Course for All Airmen

March 26th, 2020

Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) is an All Service Members Course (AMS) that teaches service members lifesaving skills to render basic medical aid to a trauma casualty. The five lifesaving skills learned are: rapid casualty assessment, tourniquet application, wound packing with a hemostatic dressing, application of a pressure bandage, and basic airway maneuvers to open the airway. The Secretary of Defense has directed that all military service members be trained and become proficient in basic lifesaving TCCC AMS skills, replacing the Combat Lifesaver course. (U.S. Air Force video by Sarayuth Pinthong)

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Federal Resources Announces Disinfection Unit Leader Course

March 25th, 2020

The Disinfection Unit Leader (DUL) course prepares personnel to plan and manage disinfection of PPE, facilities, equipment, and vehicles. Includes application tactics and multiple disinfection solutions.

Course ends with a full scale disinfection of the training facility.

Their mobile training team is still providing on-site training.

E-mail training@federalresources.com for more info.

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