Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

NIH3D

3D Printed 3M BE-10L PAPR Hose Adapter

Created by
lijoe1991
Created:
4/8/20
Submitted:
3/6/23
Published:
3/6/23

Select an image below to view

3DPX-013644

Licensing:

CC-BY-NC
137
5
Version 2

Category

Hardware & Devices
Devices and Hardware

Collection(s)

Approved Use

Prototype
Prototype
Description

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, healthcare workers around the globe are running out of PPE, leaving themselves at risk of contracting coronavirus. Working with a local hospital, I've designed an adapter that allows them to use their older 3M BE-10L PAPR (Powered Air-Purifying Respirator) hoods with their newer 3M VersaFlo PAPR respirators. Unlike N95 masks, PAPR units are reusable and give their users complete protection from airborne liquids and particulates. Many hospitals in the United States may have these and other similar systems stockpiled from the 2014 Ebola epidemic and with this design, may be able to reuse them to protect doctors and nurses. As usual, please make sure to reach out and ask before taking any action.

20200327_210207.jpg
20200327_211340.jpg
20200327_211151.jpg