A laser cut or 3D printed shield frame that can adapt to a variety of shield designs. Originally based off of the Scale Workspace reusable face shield, but optimized for mass production due to the near tesselation of the print. Nesting the print enables significant cycle time improvements. Currently produced in Somerville, MA (near Boston, MA) at Artisan's Asylum and provided to local health groups for testing. The original design that this design is based on, has been produced in New Orleans and provided to Ochsner in excess of 1350 QTY shipped and heavily tested.

Features:

• Top section covered to prevent droplets from above the forehead
• 1 minute laser cut times out of 1/8" Polypropylene on a 90W laser
• Space for safety goggles, and a respirator
• Access for a stethoscope
• All materials are industry standard for autoclave sterilization (and UV safe, bleach safe, etc..)

Bill of Materials:

1. 1/8" Polypropylene (if 3D printed, suggest PC filament for autoclave use)
2. 0.04" Polycarbonate (PC) or Polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PET-G) for the visor cut. Transparency can be used but provides insufficient coverage.
3. Silicone comfort strip, optional, e.g. Mcmaster #4869A2
4. Silicone O-ring, elastic hair tie, or rubber bands

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.