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Resources on Counterfeit N95 Respirators

AHRMM is raising awareness about the risk of counterfeit N95 respirators. Please review the following resources on how to identify valid vs. counterfeit, and the differences between respirators and masks. 

Counterfeit 3M N95 Masks Lot Numbers

U.S. Customs Has Seized Millions of Counterfeit N95s. Here's How to Spot a Fake. (CBS News)

1.7 Million Counterfeit N95 Masks Seized in Queens Warehouse (2/11/21, NY1 News)

Fake N95 Masks Have Flooded The Market. Here's How To Tell The Difference. (CNN News)

FDA Letter to Health Care Providers: Certain Filtering Facepiece Respirators from China May Not Provide Adequate Respiratory Protection

CDC: Counterfeit Respirators / Misrepresentation of NIOSH-Approval

CDC Infographic: Surgical Mask vs. N95 Respirator: Understanding the Difference

FDA: Face Masks, Including Surgical Masks, and Respirators for COVID-19

NIOSH Respirator Trusted-Source Information

Health Care Masks: Types, Definitions, and Guidance (AHRMM Resource)

COVID-19: CDC, FDA and CMS Guidance
COVID-19: Protecting Health Care Workers
COVID-19: Supplies and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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